1 [C] a small wooden or metal bar fastened to sth, on which ropes may be fastened by winding
2 [C] a piece of rubber on the bottom of a shoe, etc. to stop it from slipping
3 (cleats) [pl.] (AmE) shoes with cleats, often worn for playing sports
compareFOOTBALLBOOT, SPIKE(2), STUD(3)
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