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Webster 1913 Edition

Cleat

Cleat

(klēt)
,
Noun.
[OE.
clete
wedge; cf. D.
kloot
ball, Ger.
kloss
,
klotz
, lump. clod, MHG.
klōz
lump, ball, wedge, OHG.
chlōz
ball, round mass.]
1.
(Carp.)
A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
2.
(Naut.)
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. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or mast, etc., or it may be lashed to a rope.

Cleat

,
Verb.
T.
To strengthen with a cleat.

Webster 1828 Edition

Cleat

CLEAT

,
Noun.
A piece of wood used in a ship to fasten ropes upon. It is formed with one arm or two, or with a hollow to receive a rope, and is made fast to some part of a vessel. Cleats are belaying-cleats, deck-cleats or thumb-cleats.

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