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cleat

noun
  1. a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
  2. a fastener, usually with two projecting horns, around which a rope can be secured
    “The sailor wrapped the rope around the cleats on the side of the boat.”
  3. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe)
verb
  1. to secure on a cleat
    “cleat a line”
  2. to provide with cleats
    “You can cleat running shoes for better traction.”