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1. Shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles
   "the football players all wore cleats"

1. A metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
    
2. A fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
    
3. A strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached

1. Provide with cleats
   "cleat running shoes for better traction"
    
2. Secure on a cleat
   "cleat a line"

Type of: fasten, fastener, fastening, fix, fixing, furnish, holdfast, offer, projection, provide, render, secure, shoe, strip, supply

Encyclopedia: Cleats