cleat / cleit [klit]
cleat – n. & v. - n. – 1. a triangular piece of wood or metal to give extra support or act as a check; 2. piece projecting from the bottom of shoes or boots to give a firmer grip; 3. a strap to keep things in position; 4. a two-ended hook used to hold ropes on boats; v. secure or provide with a wedge shaped piece or pieces to give greater stability
cleit – n. - an old type of stone storage hut found on some of the islands off Scotland