The action of attaching cleats to shoes, or the system of cleats on a shoe.
Present participle of 'cleat,' which derives from Old English 'clēat.' The gerund form '-ing' converts the verb into a noun form, allowing the word to describe both the process and the resulting equipment.
Professional sports equipment managers spend hours properly cleating shoes—getting the metal or rubber studs positioned just right makes the difference between slipping and staying planted during crucial game moments.
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