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cleat in French

cleat in French is taquet, crampon — cleat means a strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.

cleat in French

taquet
noun
(nautical) A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
crampon
noun
A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe or wheel meant for better traction.

What does "cleat" mean?

  1. noun A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.
  2. noun A continuous metal strip, or angled piece, used to secure metal components.
  3. noun A device to quickly affix a line or rope, and from which it is also easy to release.
  4. noun A protrusion on the bottom of a shoe or wheel meant for better traction.
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What is "cleat" in French?

"cleat" in French is taquet, crampon. cleat means: A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc.

Are there other ways to say "cleat" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cleat": taquet, crampon.

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