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

A French cleat is best for holding the artwork against the wall.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

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

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2023

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

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 6, 2023

Wrapping line around a cleat as I go, so I don’t lose it.

From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick