Clearstory
(Clear"sto`ry Clere"sto`ry), n. (Arch.) The upper story of the nave of a church, containing
windows, and rising above the aisle roofs.
Clearwing
(Clear"wing`) n. (Zoöl.) A lepidopterous insect with partially transparent wings, of the family Ægeriadæ,
of which the currant and peach-tree borers are examples.
Cleat
(Cleat) n. [OE. clete wedge; cf. D. kloot ball, Ger. kloss, klotz, lump. clod, MHG. kloz lump,
ball, wedge, OHG. chloz ball, round mass.]
1. (Carp.) A strip of wood or iron fastened on transversely to something in order to give strength, prevent
warping, hold position, etc.
2. (Naut.) A device made of wood or metal, having two arms, around which turns may be taken with
a line or rope so as to hold securely and yet be readily released. It is bolted by the middle to a deck or
mast, etc., or it may be lashed to a rope.
Cleat
(Cleat), v. t. To strengthen with a cleat.
