5 letter words starting with CLE

cleek 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, verb

2. Definitions:

As a noun, cleek means a hook or a metal instrument used for grasping or holding things. As a verb, cleek means to hook or to catch something with a hook.

3. Pronunciations:

US: /kliːk/

UK: /kliːk/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word cleek originated from the Scottish language and was first used in the 15th century. It was originally used to refer to a shepherds crook or a hook used for fishing. Over time, the words meaning expanded to include any hook-shaped instrument used for grasping or holding things. Today, cleek is mostly used in Scottish and British English.

5. Synonyms:

Hook, grasp, catch, snag, seize, grip

6. Related Words:

Clank, creek, fleck, sleek, sneak

7. Example Sentences:

As a noun:
- He used a cleek to catch the fish.
- She hung her coat on the cleek by the door.
As a verb:
- He cleeked the ball with his golf club.
- She cleeked the rope and pulled the boat to the shore.

Cleat 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

• a metal or wooden fitting used to secure a rope or cable to a surface or object (e.g. a boat cleat)
• a shoe or sandal with a ridged sole used for playing sports (e.g. soccer cleat)
• to secure or fasten with a cleat
• to provide traction or grip with cleats

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /kliːt/
• UK: /kliːt/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "cleat" originated from the Old English word "clēat" which means "a lump of something." Over time, it evolved to refer to the metal or wooden fitting used to secure a rope or cable to a surface or object. In sports, cleats provide traction or grip on the playing surface, and are commonly used in soccer, football, and baseball. Cleats are also used in hiking and mountaineering to provide traction on rough terrain.

5. Synonyms:

• fastener
• clamp
• anchor
• shoe with studs

6. Related Words:

• clamp
• anchor
• brake
• spike
• studs

7. Example Sentences:

• The boat was secured to the dock with a cleat.
• The soccer player wore cleats to provide traction on the field.
• The hiker used cleats to grip the icy terrain.
• He cleated the rope to the post to keep it from slipping.

Parts of Speech:

clean (verb, adjective, adverb, noun)

Definitions:

• Verb: make (something) free from dirt, marks, or stains, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing.
• Adjective: free from dirt, marks, or stains.
• Adverb: in a way that is morally pure or innocent.
• Noun: a substance used for cleaning, especially in the form of a powder or liquid.

Pronunciations:

• US: /klin/
• UK: /kliːn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "clean" originated from the Old English word "clǣne" meaning "free from dirt, filth, or impurities." It has been used for centuries in various contexts, from cleaning objects to describing moral purity. In modern usage, "clean" is commonly used to describe something that is free from dirt or stains, or to describe a persons moral character or behavior.

Synonyms:

• Verb: wash, scrub, cleanse, purify
• Adjective: spotless, pristine, immaculate, hygienic
• Adverb: purely, innocently, virtuously
• Noun: detergent, soap, solvent, cleanser

Related Words:

• Clear
• Cleanse
• Cleat
• Clefs
• Cleft

Example Sentences:

• Verb: She cleaned the kitchen until it was spotless.
• Adjective: The clean room smelled of lemon and pine.
• Adverb: He always played the game clean and never cheated.
• Noun: She used a cleaning solution to remove the stain from the carpet.