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1. (v.t.) belay
to fasten (a rope) by winding around a pin or short rod.
2. belay
to secure (a person) by one end of a rope.
3. belay
to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to an object.
4. (v.i.) belay
to belay a rope.
5. belay
(used chiefly in the imperative) to stop; cease; quit.
6. (n.) belay
something, as a rock or bush, sturdy enough to anchor a rope in mountain climbing.
Etymology: (bef. 900; ME beleggen, OE belecgan)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (verb) belay
something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
2. (verb) belay
turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him
3. (verb) belay
fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (verb) belay
to lay on or cover; to adorn
2. (verb) belay
to make fast, as a rope, by taking several turns with it round a pin, cleat, or kevel
3. (verb) belay
to lie in wait for with a view to assault. Hence: to block up or obstruct
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