名詞 cleat:

1. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
2. a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
3. a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached

動詞 cleat:

1. provide with cleats
2. secure on a cleat

cleat

n.（名詞）
A strip of wood or iron used to strengthen or support the surface to which it is attached.
加強(qiáng)角片：用來加固或支撐其所附表面的木條或鐵條

A projecting piece of metal or hard rubber attached to the underside of a shoe to provide traction.
耐磨釘：在鞋底防止磨損的一塊金屬或硬橡膠的凸出物
cleats A pair of shoes with such projections on the soles.
cleats 防滑鞋：鞋底有這種突出物的鞋
A piece of metal or wood having projecting arms or ends on which a rope can be wound or secured.
羊角，系索耳：金屬或木配件，有突出的臂或末端，繩索可繞上或收緊
A wedge-shaped piece of material, such as wood, that is fastened onto something, such as a spar, to act as a support or prevent slippage.
楔子，防滑木：楔狀物，如木楔子，為了支撐或防滑固定在某物上，如翼梁
A spurlike device used in gripping a tree or pole in climbing.
防滑釘：一種釘狀裝備，在攀登中用來抓住樹或柱
v.tr.（及物動詞）
cleat.ed,cleat.ing,cleats
To supply, support, secure, or strengthen with a cleat.
用楔子支持、收緊或加固

來源：
Middle English clete
中古英語 clete
from Old English *clôat [lump, wedge]
源自 古英語 *clôat [隆起，楔形物]