Definition of cleat

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CLEAT

/kliːt//kliːt/

The word "cleat" has a fascinating history. It originated in the 14th century from the Old French word "clète," which referred to a small bracket or bar used for holding something in place. This Old French word is derived from the Latin word "clavicula," meaning "little hook" or "claw." In the 15th century, the word "cleat" began to be used in shipbuilding to describe a type of metal bracket or fastening used to secure ropes, anchors, and other equipment on a ship. Over time, the term "cleat" expanded to include other types of fasteners, such as those used in sports equipment, like soccer shoes. Today, the word "cleat" is used in various contexts, including nautical, sporting, and even fashion, referring to a device or attachment used to hold or secure something in place.

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a small wooden or metal bar fastened to something, on which ropes may be fastened by winding

một thanh gỗ hoặc kim loại nhỏ được gắn chặt vào một vật gì đó, trên đó dây thừng có thể được buộc chặt bằng cách cuộn dây

a piece of rubber on the bottom of a shoe, etc. to stop it from slipping

một miếng cao su ở đế giày, v.v. để ngăn nó khỏi bị trượt

shoes with cleats, often worn for playing sports

giày có đế, thường được mang khi chơi thể thao

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