Hypertext Webster Gateway: "cleat"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Cleat \Cleat\ (kl[=e]t), n. [OE. clete wedge; cf. D. kloot ball,
Ger. kloss, klotz, lump. clod, MHG. kl[=o]z lump, ball,
wedge, OHG. chl[=o]z ball, round mass.]
1. (Carp.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely
to something in order to give strength, prevent warping,
hold position, etc.
2. (Naut.) A device made of wood or metal, having two arms,
around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as
to hold securely and yet be readily released. It is bolted
by the middle to a deck or mast, etc., or it may be lashed
to a rope.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Cleat \Cleat\, v. t.
To strengthen with a cleat.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
cleat
n 1: a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe);
prevents slipping
2: a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which
a rope can be secured
3: a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to
which it is attached
v 1: provide with cleats, as of running shoes
2: secure on a cleat; "cleat a line"
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