how to pronounce cleat
/kliːt/
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cleat is pronounced in one syllable
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An example use of cleat in a speech by a native speaker of british english:
“… this line on this far cleat held it on a …”
meanings of cleat
noun:
- A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
- A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
- A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.).
verb:
- To strengthen with a cleat.
- To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.
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