cleat
noun
1. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
Definition categories: man–made, projection
2. a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
Definition categories: man–made, fastener, fastening, fixing, holdfast
3. a strip of wood or metal used to strengthen the surface to which it is attached
Definition categories: man–made, strip