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cleat
The term refers to specialized hardware designed for grip or stability across three distinct domains: maritime, athletic, and construction. In a nautical context, it is a fixed point for securing lines, whereas in athletics, it refers to the studs on the bottom of a shoe. In carpentry, it serves as a structural support or a stop.
In North American English, the word is frequently used as a synecdoche to refer to the entire shoe itself (e.g., "put on your cleats"), rather than just the protrusions on the sole. This usage is common in sports like soccer, football, and baseball.
Meanings
A T-shaped or horn-shaped piece of metal or wood fixed to a deck, dock, or wall for securing a rope.
A protrusion on the sole of a shoe, typically made of plastic or metal, designed to provide grip on soft or slippery surfaces.
Examples
Tie the rope securely to the cleat before you leave the boat.
I need to buy a new pair of cleats for the football season.
He used a small metal cleat to keep the cable from sliding.
Make sure the wall cleat is level before screwing it in.
The captain quickly wrapped the line around the cleat to stop the drift.
I wonder if these cleats will provide enough grip on the wet grass.
The heavy-duty cleat held the yacht firmly against the dock during the storm.