cleat
NOUNVERB
/klit/
5 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH C
cleat is a valid 5-letter word worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
C3L1E1A1T1
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =7 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 14TRIPLE WORD → 21
MEANING
What does cleat mean?
NOUN · 3 SENSES
1
A fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured.
BROADER
2
A metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping.
BROADER
NARROWER
3
A strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached.
BROADER
VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Provide with cleats.
“cleat running shoes for better traction”
BROADER
2
Secure on a cleat.
“cleat a line”
BROADER
AT THE BOARD