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cleat

[kleet] / klit /


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“So we do try to get them to use a cleat that has a favorable interaction with the turf.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 9, 2023

Spencer said he was in “disbelief” when Herbert offered him the cleat.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023

The collection included tailored pieces such as trousers, a suit jacket and a trench coat featuring the Nike swoosh, along with a slip-on mule resembling a football cleat.

From Reuters • Aug. 15, 2023

Its second-leading hitter sliced her hand on the cleat of an opponent the same week — injuries that have loomed for the Wildecats just weeks before they’re set to begin the postseason.

From Washington Post • May 1, 2023

"Just take a line and jump on the dock and catch a cleat."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos