Definition of cleat

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Cleat (n.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc..

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Uninucleated :: Uninucleated (a.) Possessed of but a single nucleus; as, a uninucleated cell..
Riffle :: Riffle (n.) A trough or sluice having cleats, grooves, or steps across the bottom for holding quicksilver and catching particles of gold when auriferous earth is washed; also, one of the cleats, grooves, or steps in such a trough. Also called ripple..
Enucleate :: Enucleate (v. t.) To remove without cutting (as a tumor).
Multinucleated :: Multinucleated (a.) Multinuclear.
Monerula :: Monerula (n.) A germ in that stage of development in which its form is simply that of a non-nucleated mass of protoplasm. It precedes the one-celled germ. So called from its likeness to a moner.
Kevel :: Kevel (n.) A strong cleat to which large ropes are belayed.
Enucleate :: Enucleate (v. t.) To bring to light; to make clear.
Capstan :: Capstan (n.) A vertical cleated drum or cylinder, revolving on an upright spindle, and surmounted by a drumhead with sockets for bars or levers. It is much used, especially on shipboard, for moving or raising heavy weights or exerting great power by traction upon a rope or cable, passing around the drum. It is operated either by steam power or by a number of men walking around the capstan, each pushing on the end of a lever fixed in its socket..
Nucleated :: Nucleated (a.) Having a nucleus; nucleate; as, nucleated cells..
Cleat :: Cleat (n.) A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be readily released. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or mast, etc., or it may be lashed to a rope..
Pus :: Pus (a.) The yellowish white opaque creamy matter produced by the process of suppuration. It consists of innumerable white nucleated cells floating in a clear liquid.
Multinucleate :: Multinucleate (a.) Alt. of Multinucleate.
Nucleate :: Nucleate (v. t.) To gather, as about a nucleus or center..
Nonnucleated :: Nonnucleated (a.) Without a nucleus.
Cleat :: Cleat (v. t.) To strengthen with a cleat.
Cleat :: Cleat (n.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc..
Nucleate :: Nucleate (a.) Having a nucleus; nucleated.
Swilled :: Swig (v. t.) To pull upon (a tackle) by throwing the weight of the body upon the fall between the block and a cleat.
Binuclear :: Binuclear (a.) Alt. of Binucleat.
Cytode :: Cytode (n.) A nonnucleated mass of protoplasm, the supposed simplest form of independent life differing from the amoeba, in which nuclei are present..
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