Cleat (Verb)
Meaning 1
Secure on a cleat; "cleat a line".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- To secure the sail properly, make sure to cleat the line tightly around the post.
- The sailor had to quickly cleat the rope before the boat took on more water.
- Once the halyard is in position, cleat the line to the winch for added stability.
- It is essential to cleat the line on the boat's cleat before casting off.
- The sailor carefully cleat the bow line on the dock's cleat before disembarking.
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Meaning 2
Provide with cleats; "cleat running shoes for better traction".
Classification
Verbs of buying, selling, owning.