Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "cleat" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

bitt bollard crampon gusset moor rib

Derived Terms

French cleat expansion cleat

Etymologically Related To

clay clout

Context

nautical

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

fasten fastener fastening fix fixing furnish holdfast offer projection provide reinforce render secure strip supply

Type Of (IsA)

athletic footwear fastener projection sports equipment strip

Manner Of

fasten supply

Part Of

cleats

Related Terms

affix angle athletic athletic shoe bottom bottoms cleats components continuous device fastened football football shoe iron metal position protrusion rubber rubber spike secure shoe shoe bottom shoe bottoms shoe spike soccer soccer shoe spike spikes sports sports shoe sports spike stopper strength strengthen tie off traction transversely warping wood

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