cleat

• Substantivo com vários sentidos: saliência na sola do calçado para evitar escorregões; peça de fixação com duas pontas para prender corda; ou faixa de madeira ou metal usada para reforçar uma superfície.

A noun with multiple meanings: a projection on the sole of a shoe to prevent slipping; a fastener with two horns for securing a rope; or a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen a surface.

1. Shoe projection for gripB1formal

   A metal or plastic projection on the sole of a shoe, designed to prevent slipping on soft or slippery surfaces.

   Cravete

   • The football player's cleats dug into the grass for better traction.
   • He replaced the worn cleats on his hiking boots.
   • Soccer cleats are essential for playing on wet fields.

   Sinônimoscramponspikestud

2. Rope fastenerB2formal

   A fitting, typically with two projecting horns, around which a rope can be secured to hold it fast.

   Cunho

   • The sailor tied the rope around the cleat on the dock.
   • He secured the boat's line to the metal cleat.
   • The cleat on the deck held the mooring rope firmly.

3. Reinforcing stripB2formal

   A strip of wood, metal, or plastic used to strengthen a surface or provide a secure attachment point.

   Tábua de reforço

   • The carpenter nailed a wooden cleat to the wall to support the shelf.
   • Metal cleats were bolted to the floor to anchor the machinery.
   • The roof was reinforced with cleats to withstand high winds.

   Sinônimosbattenbracebracketreinforcementribsupport

• Verbo que significa prender ou fixar algo com uma cunha, ou equipar algo (como um calçado esportivo) com travas ou cravos.

A verb meaning to fasten or secure something with a cleat, or to provide with a cleat.

1. Provide with cleatsB2formal

   To fit or equip something, especially shoes, with cleats for better traction.

   Colocar travas

   • The shoemaker cleated the football boots for better grip.
   • They cleated the hiking shoes before the expedition.
   • The team cleated their new soccer cleats before the match.

   Sinônimosspikestud

2. Secure on a cleatB2formal

   To fasten or tie a rope securely around a cleat, typically on a boat or dock.

   Fixar em uma buzina

   • The sailor cleated the mooring line to the dock.
   • He cleated the rope tightly to prevent the boat from drifting.
   • She cleated the sail line before the wind picked up.

   Sinônimosbelay

   Antônimosloosereleaseundounfastenuntie