cleat
noun
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Definition of cleat
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a
: a wedge-shaped piece fastened to or projecting from something and serving as a support or check
b
: a wooden or metal fitting usually with two projecting horns around which a rope may be made fast
2a
: a strip fastened across something to give strength or hold in position
b(1)
: a projecting piece (as on the bottom of a shoe) that furnishes a grip
cleat
verb
cleated;
cleating;
cleats
Definition of cleat (Entry 2 of 2)
Examples of cleat in a Sentence
Noun
a football player wearing cleatsRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Sergio Romo had four custom cleats, each themed to honor one of his kids. — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, "Twins’ Byron Buxton nears rehab assignment," 23 Aug. 2019 Save the new football or shiny pair of cleats for your Christmas list. — Rebekah Lowin, Country Living, "These Are the Stores That Will Be Closed on Thanksgiving Day 2019," 5 Aug. 2019 Sound better than driving to hockey games at 6 a.m. or struggling to survive the smell of old cleats? — Petula Dvorak, Washington Post, "Coming to a high school near you: The brave new world of esports," 22 July 2019 On average, each member of the Dolphins active roster goes through 12 pairs of cleats a year. — Jo Craven Mcginty, WSJ, "What’s the Stress Test for NFL Cleats?," 12 Oct. 2018 Muncy was tagged before his cleats crossed the plate. — Maria Torres, Los Angeles Times, "Mike Trout flaunts how far his arm has come with run-saving throw against Dodgers," 24 July 2019 And because of players’ frustration with their cleats, this month Youngson is launching a company that makes them specifically for women. — Meghan Mcdonough, Quartz, "Female soccer players are breaking world records to show they’re just as good as the guys," 7 July 2019 That weekend, the league allows players to adorn their cleats with images related to charitable causes. — Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Vikings’ Robert Rodriguez, Ifeadi Odenigbo saddened by shootings back home in El Paso, Dayton," 6 Aug. 2019 Returning to the clubhouse for another game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday, Amir Garrett had a scratch on the left side of his face, a bump behind his right ear and a cut on his right leg from another player’s cleat. — Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "Amir Garrett after the Cincinnati Reds-Pittsburgh Pirates brawl: 'I think it's squashed'," 31 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Lopez is a shoe designer on the side, and Betts, who is sponsored by Jordan Brand, wanted three customized Jordan XIII cleats from him. — Julian Mcwilliams, BostonGlobe.com, "Mookie Betts’s cleats have special meaning during Players’ Weekend," 24 Aug. 2019 Vikings safety Anthony Harris, who enrolled at Virginia a year after Love’s death, also has worn One Love Foundation cleats each of the past two seasons. — Chris Tomasson, Twin Cities, "Vikings’ Stephen Weatherly helping tackle unhealthy relationships," 8 July 2019 The Elks defeated the Red Sox, 11-6, in a game that offered a double whammy to La Cañada, which had a player ejected and suspended for allegedly cleating an Elks player on a play at first base. — Andrew J. Campa, latimes.com, "Robust Glendale Juniors baseball tournament ends with cancelation," 24 May 2018 Abby Cavaiani put her soccer cleats back on this spring for the first time in years. — Christopher Kuhagen, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Kettle Moraine grad Cavaiani continues impressive rise as she qualifies for Junior PGA Championship for second straight year," 6 July 2018 Medics sat in a tent nearby, and bicycles, backpacks and soccer cleats the boys left behind remained at the entrance. — Tassanee Vejpongsa, Fox News, "US, UK teams join Thailand's search for 13 missing in cave," 28 June 2018 Medics sat in a tent nearby, and bicycles, backpacks and soccer cleats the boys left behind remained at the entrance. — Tassanee Vejpongsa, Houston Chronicle, "Rain, high water complicate cave search for Thai soccer team," 27 June 2018 Medics sat in a tent nearby, and bicycles, backpacks and soccer cleats the boys left behind remained at the entrance. — Washington Post, "Rain, high water complicate cave search for Thai soccer team," 27 June 2018 Medics sat in a tent nearby, and bicycles, backpacks and soccer cleats the boys left behind remained at the entrance. — NBC News, "Rescue of Thai soccer team trapped in cave complicated by heavy rains," 27 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'cleat.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for cleat
cleat
noun
English Language Learners Definition of cleat
: a metal or wooden object that is attached to something (such as a boat or dock) and around which a rope can be tied
: a piece of rubber, wood, or metal that is fastened to the bottom of a shoe or boot to prevent slipping
US
: shoes that have cleats on them
See the full definition for cleat in the English Language Learners Dictionary
cleat
noun
\ ˈklēt
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Kids Definition of cleat
1
: a wooden or metal device used to fasten a line or a rope
2
: a strip or projection fastened to the bottom of a shoe to prevent slipping
3
cleats plural
: shoes equipped with cleats