cleat

Noun
  1. A metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe);
    Prevents slipping (synset 103045250)
    is a type of: projection - any structure that branches out from a central support
    subtypes: calk, calkin - a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
    is a part of: cleats - shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles
  2. A fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured (synset 103045099)
    is a type of: fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast - restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
  3. A strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached (synset 103044968)
    is a type of: strip - thin piece of wood or metal
Verb
  1. Provide with cleats (synset 202357391)
    "cleat running shoes for better traction"
    is a type of: furnish, provide, render, supply - give something useful or necessary to
  2. Secure on a cleat (synset 201307262)
    "cleat a line"
    is a type of: fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached

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