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cleat vs fastening

fastening vs cleat

cleat and fastening both are nouns.

cleat is a verb but fastening is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cleat Yes No Yes No
fastening Yes No No No
As nouns, fastening is a hypernym of cleat; that is, fastening is a word with a broader meaning than cleat:
  • cleat: a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
  • fastening: restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
Other hypernyms of cleat include fastener, fixing, holdfast.
cleat (noun) fastening (noun)
a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached the act of fastening things together
a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
cleat (verb) fastening (verb)
secure on a cleat
provide with cleats
Difference between cleat and fastening

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