Gratian was at the helm, ready to give a turn to wheel, whilst his comrades with their hands on the cleats were preparing to ease off the sheets.
"An Antarctic Mystery"
Jules Verne
He checked, shoelaces, and strapped on the cleats he had made for what they were worth.
"A Matter of Proportion"
Anne Walker
In order to adapt a tub to individuals of different lengths, it will be found advantageous to have two small vertical cleats on each side of the tub, near the foot and bottom, for the reception of a foot-board, which will practically shorten the tub and adapt it to persons of different lengths.
"The Electric Bath"
George M. Schweig