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Shoe spike

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I believe the answer is:

cleat

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">shoe spike</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is all the clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for cleat that I've seen before include "Strip used to strengthen a surface to which it is attached" , "One to fasten rope to" , "Projection for a rope on board" , "Projection to tie a rope around" , "Device on which to secure a rope" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.
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