cleat

Example Sentences

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I took off from second base but when I slid into third, I caught my cleat in the dirt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“They were the first thing I considered to be a luxury, because I didn’t actually need that model of cleat to play soccer, but they were the ones I desired and wanted,” he continues.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2024

Roldan attempted to gain possession, but with his cleat spikes up.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 24, 2024

“On my lead leg, the bottom of my cleat just caught the dirt,” Ragans said.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2023

I tied it to a cleat and he towed us off the beach.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos