cleat Synonyms
Another word for cleat
• noun (Context 1)
A projection on the sole of an athletic shoe designed to provide traction, or (usually in the plural) the shoe itself.
"He spent the afternoon scraping mud off his soccer cleats before the championship match."
• noun (Context 2)
A T-shaped piece of metal or wood, typically found on a boat or dock, to which ropes are attached for securing a vessel.
"She securely tied the mooring line to the wooden bitt on the dock before disembarking."
• noun (Context 3)
A strip of wood or metal fastened across a surface to provide support, secure a joint, or serve as a foothold.
"The carpenter screwed a wooden batten to the wall to support the heavy upper cabinets."
• verb (Context 4)
To fasten or secure a rope or line to a cleat.
"As soon as the sailboat reached the slip, the deckhand scrambled to belay the bowline."
• verb (Context 5)
To provide or equip a surface or an item of footwear with cleats for better grip or support.
"The manufacturer decided to stud the bottom of the winter boots to prevent slipping on icy pavements."
Opposites of cleat
The opposite of cleat shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: