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Boot studs (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

cleats

(Other definitions for cleats that I've seen before include "Projections around which a rope can be tied" , "Footwear stabilisers found in castle" , "Devices on board ship for fastening ropes" , "Projections around which ropes are secured" , "On which to fasten ropes on board" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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