cleat

[kleet]

cleat Definition

• 1. a T-shaped piece of metal or wood that is fixed to the bottom of a shoe or boot to prevent slipping
• 2. a metal or rubber fitting on a bicycle pedal that grips the sole of a rider's shoe
• 3. a projecting piece of wood or iron used to secure ropes for hoisting or tying up

Using cleat: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cleat" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The soccer player slipped on the wet grass, so he decided to change his cleats.

• Example

  I need to buy new cleats for my bike pedals.

• Example

  The sailor tied the rope to the cleat on the dock.

cleat Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cleat

• spike
• projection
• footing
• stud

Phrases with cleat

• cleat chaser

  a person who is romantically interested in athletes

  Example

  She's always hanging around the locker room, trying to date the players. She's such a cleat chaser.

• cleat hitch

  a knot used to tie a rope to a cleat

  Example

  The sailor showed us how to tie a cleat hitch to secure the boat to the dock.

• cleat marks

  marks left on a surface by the cleats of shoes or boots

  Example

  The football field was covered in cleat marks after the game.

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Summary: cleat in Brief

A 'cleat' [kleet] is a T-shaped piece of metal or wood attached to the bottom of a shoe or boot to prevent slipping, or a metal or rubber fitting on a bicycle pedal that grips the sole of a rider's shoe. It can also refer to a projecting piece of wood or iron used to secure ropes for hoisting or tying up. Examples include 'The soccer player slipped on the wet grass, so he decided to change his cleats.' and 'The sailor tied the rope to the cleat on the dock.'