cleats vs cleat

cleats and cleat both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
cleats	Yes	No	No	No
cleat	Yes	No	Yes	No

cleats (noun)	cleat (noun)
shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles	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

cleats (verb)	cleat (verb)
	secure on a cleat
	provide with cleats