cleat
n. கப்பல் பாய்மரத்தில் உள்ள ஆப்பு, முளை.
Cleat (klet), n. Etym: [OE. clete wedge; cf.D. kloot ball, Ger. kloss, klotz, lump. clod, MHG. kloz lump, ball, wedge, OHG. chloz ball, round mass.] 1. (Carp.) Defn: A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent warping, hold position, etc. 2. (Naut.) Defn: A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be readily released. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or mast, etc., or it may be lashed to a rope. Cleat, v. t. Defn: To strengthen with a cleat.