cleat

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cleat /ˈkliːt/ noun
plural cleats
cleat
/ˈkliːt/
noun
plural cleats
Britannica Dictionary definition of CLEAT
1 
[count] : a metal or wooden object that is attached to something (such as a boat or dock) and around which a rope can be tied
2 
a  [count] : a piece of rubber, wood, or metal that is fastened to the bottom of a shoe or boot to prevent slipping — usually plural
b  cleats [plural] US : shoes that have cleats on them