any uncultivated species of Avena, especially a common weedy grass, A. fatua, resembling the cultivated oat. 2. a hardy plant, Uvularia sessilifolia, of the lily family, of eastern North America, having deep green, hairy leaves and greenish-yellow, tubular flowers.
Cleat (shoe) Cleats or studs are protrusions on the sole of a shoe, or on an external attachment to a shoe, that provide additional traction on a soft or slippery surface. They can be conical or blade-like in shape, and made of plastic, rubber or metal. In American English the term cleats is used synecdochically to refer to
â¢ PLAIT (noun). The noun PLAIT has 2 senses: 1. a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair. 2. any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape. Familiarity information: PLAIT used as a noun is rare. â¢ PLAIT (verb).