A piece of hardware mounted to the boat for securing lines We'll mostly use these for securing dock and anchor lines To properly secure a line on a cleat takes practice By the end of the trip you'll be experts
Refers to various styles of porcelain house wiring insulators often composed of two porcelain halves used to clamp two or three low voltage wires in separate grooves These insulators were secured to wooden rafters and walls with either screws or nails in holes formed in the insulator
a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
A strip of wood fastened across a door to add strength Also a strip fastened to a wall to support a shelf, fixture, or other objects
A cleat is a kind of hook with two ends which is used to hold ropes, especially on sailing boats
A wood or metal fitting with two arms to which a line can be made fast; a wood or metal fitting to prevent a line fastened to a mast or yard from shifting
A cast iron metal fixture that enables a hemp line to be attached by weaving a figure of eight and a locking tuck Submitted by Piers from London, UK
A fitting, typically with projecting ends, that holds a line against the tension from the sails, rigging or mooring
A wedge-shaped piece (usually of metal) which serves as a support or check A strip fastened across something to give strength or hold something in position
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc
A fitting, secured to the deck, mast or spar (strong pole used for ship's yard, boom, gaff, etc ) - having two projecting arms to which lines are made fast
A metal or plastic attachment on the sole of the cycling shoe that fits into an opening to fasten the shoe to the pedal
A continuous metal strip used to secure two or more metal roof components together Commonly used along with coping or gravel stop on tall buildings
A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be readily released
A spike on the bottom of an athletic shoe meant to give the athlete better traction on a field
a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping secure on a cleat; "cleat a line"
An attachment fastened to the conveying surface to act as a pusher, support, check, or trip, etc to help propel material, parts or packages along the normal path of conveyor travel
A fitting, usually with two horn-shaped ends, to which lines are made fast The classic cleat is almost anvil-shaped