calkin vs cleat
cleat vs calkincalkin and cleat both are nouns.
calkin is not a verb while cleat is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| calkin | Yes | No | No | No |
| cleat | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
cleat is a hypernym of
calkin; that is, cleat is a
word with a broader meaning than calkin:
- calkin: a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping
- cleat: a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
| calkin (noun) | cleat (noun) |
|---|---|
| a metal cleat on the bottom front of a horseshoe to prevent slipping | a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached |
| a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured | |
| a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping |
| calkin (verb) | cleat (verb) |
|---|---|
| secure on a cleat | |
| provide with cleats |
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