1
a
: a wedge-shaped piece fastened to or projecting from something and serving as a support or check
b
: a wooden or metal fitting usually with two projecting horns around which a rope may be made fast
2
a
: a strip fastened across something to give strength or hold in position
b(1)
: a projecting piece (as on the bottom of a shoe) that furnishes a grip
(2)
cleated; cleating; cleats
Examples of cleat in a Sentence
Noun
a football player wearing cleats
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Scott Thompson,
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2 July 2026
As the opponents made contact going for the ball, Balogun's cleat went down the leg of Bosnia's defender and onto his foot.
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Kelly McCarthy,
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2 July 2026
Tillman, who indeed routinely practices his free kicks after practice, had to replace his torn right cleat just before his first career World Cup goal.
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Cam Inman,
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2 July 2026
Soccer cleats saw occasional iteration during the early 20th century.
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2 July 2026
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Noun
Messi was trying to get a ball away from an Algerian player when he was seen digging his cleat into the back of the player’s calf.
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Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
As the opponents made contact going for the ball, Balogun's cleat went down the leg of Bosnia's defender and onto his foot.
—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
Tillman, who indeed routinely practices his free kicks after practice, had to replace his torn right cleat just before his first career World Cup goal.
—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
2 July 2026
Soccer cleats saw occasional iteration during the early 20th century.
—
Mack Degeurin,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for cleat
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“Cleat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleat. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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