See Also: cleat(dictionary)
cleat(dictionary)
Cam Cleat - Sailing(gambling)
Cleat - Cycling(gambling)
Jam Cleat - Sailing(gambling)
Cleat Hitch - Sailing(gambling)

cleat (iou)



cleat noun & verb. [kli:t] ME.
[Corresp. to Dutch kloot ball, sphere, Old High German klo clod, lump, wedge (German Kloss clod, dumpling), from West Germanic: prob. already in Old English. Rel. to CLOT noun, CLOUT noun1.]
A. noun.
A wedge. ME.
a. A projecting piece bolted on to a spar, gangway, boot, etc. to provide footing or to prevent a rope from slipping. LME.
b. A piece of wood or iron bolted on for securing ropes to or for strengthening woodwork etc. M18.
A wedge-shaped or other piece fastened on, or left projecting, for any purpose: as a handle etc. E17.
b. verb trans. Fasten to, or with, a cleat; provide with cleats. E17.