cleat
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/kliːt/
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/kliːt/
A small bar or piece that you can tie a rope to.
The sailor tied the rope to the cleat to keep it from unraveling.
A rubber piece on the bottom of shoes to prevent slipping.
The soccer player put on cleats to improve their grip on the field.
Shoes with metal or plastic pieces for better grip, often worn for sports.
The baseball player wore cleats to get a better footing on the field.