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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cleat \Cleat\ (kl[=e]t), n. [OE. clete wedge; cf D. kloot ball, Ger. kloss, klotz, lump. clod, MHG. kl[=o]z lump, ball, wedge, OHG. chl[=o]z ball, round mass.] 1. (Carp.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc 2. (Naut.) A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be readily released. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or mast, etc., or it may be lashed to a rope. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Cleat \Cleat\, v. t. To strengthen with a cleat. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: cleat n 1: a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping 2: a fastening (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured 3: angle iron used as a bracket v 1: provide with cleats, as of running shoes 2: secure on a cleat; "cleat a line"
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