cleats (Noun) — Shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles. ex. "the football players all wore cleats"
cleats (Noun) — A metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping.
cleats (Noun) — A fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured.
cleats (Noun) — A strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached.
cleats (Verb) — Provide with cleats. ex. "cleat running shoes for better traction"
cleats (Verb) — Secure on a cleat. ex. "cleat a line"