Spike on a football player's shoe Crossword Clue

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Spike on a football player's shoe Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a fastener (usually with two projecting horns) around which a rope can be secured
2. a metal or leather projection (as from the sole of a shoe); prevents slipping
(verb)
1. provide with cleats
2. secure on a cleat

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FOOTBALL (noun)
1. any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other’s goal
2. the inflated oblong ball used in playing American football
PLAYER (noun)
1. someone who takes part in an activity
2. a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

Hint 3: Anagram

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