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:
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.