Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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cleat | Yes | No | Yes | No |
secure | No | Yes | Yes | No |
cleat (noun) | secure (noun) |
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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 |
cleat (adjective) | secure (adjective) |
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free from fear or doubt; easy in mind | |
free from danger or risk | |
not likely to fail or give way | |
immune to attack; incapable of being tampered with | |
financially safe |
cleat (verb) | secure (verb) |
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secure on a cleat | make certain of |
provide with cleats | cause to be firmly attached |
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug | |
furnish with battens | |
get by special effort | |
assure payment of |