c. 1300, clete "wedge," from Old English *cleat "a lump," from West Germanic *klaut "firm lump" (cognates: Middle Low German klot, klute, Middle Dutch cloot, Dutch kloot, Old High German kloz, German klo? "clod, dumpling"). In Middle English, a wedge of wood bolted to a spar, etc., to keep it from slipping (late 14c.). Meaning "thin metal plate for shoes, etc." is c. 1825.
例文
1. Though you have a cleat self-knowledge and have thought about possible occupations.
あなたには自分の知識と思想が可能な職業がありますが.
2.To supply,support,secure,or strengthen with a cleat .
船をケーブルスタッド、ケーブル接続、またはクランプに固定する。
3.Do you generally cleat your desk at the end of each day?