1
a
: a wedge-shaped piece fastened to or projecting from something and serving as a support or check
b
: a wooden or metal fitting usually with two projecting horns around which a rope may be made fast
2
a
: a strip fastened across something to give strength or hold in position
b(1)
: a projecting piece (as on the bottom of a shoe) that furnishes a grip
(2)
cleated; cleating; cleats
Examples of cleat in a Sentence
Noun
a football player wearing cleats
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The Steelers would be wise to draft a quarterback instead of continuing to wait on Rodgers, who could hang up his cleats after two difficult years with the Jets.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
And when McAfee asked if retiring is still an option for the four-time NFL MVP, Rodgers said hanging up his cleats is still on the table.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Winter attracts a quarter of the year’s total tourists—folks who brave the cold and snow to ski, snowshoe, or climb up Johnston Canyon wearing ice cleats.
—Lisa Kadane, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Andrés Iniesta has stayed close to the grass since hanging up his cleats six months ago.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The Steelers would be wise to draft a quarterback instead of continuing to wait on Rodgers, who could hang up his cleats after two difficult years with the Jets.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
And when McAfee asked if retiring is still an option for the four-time NFL MVP, Rodgers said hanging up his cleats is still on the table.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Winter attracts a quarter of the year’s total tourists—folks who brave the cold and snow to ski, snowshoe, or climb up Johnston Canyon wearing ice cleats.
—Lisa Kadane, AFAR Media, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Cleat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleat. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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