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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Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The former 13th overall pick decided to hang up his cleats.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
However, Armstead shared some grueling injury stories that led the offensive tackle to hang up his cleats.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton opened up an orange Nike box to find light blue cleats with navy laces.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
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Noun
Unfortunately for them, West plans to trade in his cleats for skates for good after this fall.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025
The former 13th overall pick decided to hang up his cleats.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
However, Armstead shared some grueling injury stories that led the offensive tackle to hang up his cleats.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2025
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton opened up an orange Nike box to find light blue cleats with navy laces.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for cleat
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“Cleat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleat. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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