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secure vs cleat

cleat vs secure

secure is not a noun while cleat is a noun.

secure is an adjective but cleat is not an adjective.

secure and cleat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
secure No Yes Yes No
cleat Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cleat is a hyponym of secure; that is, cleat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than secure:
  • secure: cause to be firmly attached
  • cleat: secure on a cleat
secure (noun) cleat (noun)
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
secure (adjective) cleat (adjective)
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
secure (verb) cleat (verb)
make certain of secure on a cleat
cause to be firmly attached provide with cleats
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
furnish with battens
get by special effort
assure payment of
Difference between secure and cleat

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