cleat 
/ˈkli:t/ noun
plural cleats /ˈkli:t/ noun 1 [count] : a metal or wooden object that is attached to something (such as a boat or dock) and around which a rope can be tied 2 a [count] : a piece of rubber, wood, or metal that is fastened to the bottom of a shoe or boot to prevent slipping — usually plural ▪ cleats on a football shoe
b cleats [plural] US : shoes that have cleats on them
▪ a football player wearing cleats
b cleats [plural] US : shoes that have cleats on them
▪ a football player wearing cleats
