cleats Meaning & Definition
/kliːts/
What Does Cleats Mean?
Cleats is a noun that means plural of cleat. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of cleat. As a verb, it means To strengthen with a cleat.
Quick Facts About Cleats
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /kliːts/ |
| Plural | only |
Cleats Definition (Noun)
- plural of cleat
Noun
- A pair of athletic shoes equipped with cleats.
Cleats as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of cleat
Noun
- A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
- A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
- A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
- A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe meant for better traction. (See cleats.)
Verb
- To strengthen with a cleat.
- To tie off, affix, stopper a line or rope, especially to a cleat.
Synonyms of Cleats
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Cleats synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cleats
cleats pl (plural only)