cleats

(noun) shoes with leather or metal projections on the soles. Example: "The football players all wore cleats."

(noun) a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping. Synonyms: cleat.

(noun) a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured. Synonyms: cleat.

(noun) a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached. Synonyms: cleat.

(verb) provide with cleats. Synonyms: cleat. Example: "Cleat running shoes for better traction."

(verb) secure on a cleat. Synonyms: cleat. Example: "Cleat a line."