Definitions for belaying pin
be·lay·ing pin

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1. belaying pinnoun

   a wood or metal bar to which a rope can be secured (as on a ship or in mountain climbing)

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1. belaying pinnoun

   Any of the short lengths of wood, iron or brass set up in convenient places on a ship to secure running rigging.

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1. Belaying pin

   A belaying pin is a solid metal or wooden device used on traditionally rigged sailing vessels to secure lines of running rigging. Largely replaced on most modern vessels by cleats, they are still used, particularly on square rigged ships. A belaying pin is composed of a round handle and cylindrical shaft. The shaft is inserted into a hole in various strategically located wooden pinrails (lining the inside of the bulwarks, surrounding the base of masts, or free-standing, called fife rails) up to the base of the handle. A line is then led under and behind the base of the pin then round the top in a Figure-8 pattern till at least four turns are complete. Excess line is coiled and stored neatly by taking a bight from the upper part of the final strand, looping it over and round beneath the coil, then twisting it once or more before slipping the twisted end over the top of the belaying pin to secure the coil in place.

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1. belaying pin

   A belaying pin is a device used in sailing, typically consisting of a solid metal or wooden bar or pin that is inserted into a hole on the ship's railing or bulwark. It is used to secure the rope lines of the ship, allowing sailors to control the ship's sails.

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1. Belaying pin

   a strong pin in the side of a vessel, or by the mast, round which ropes are wound when they are fastened or belayed

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1. Belaying pin

   A belaying pin is a solid metal or wooden device used on traditionally rigged sailing vessels to secure lines of running rigging. Largely replaced on most modern vessels by cleats, they are still used, particularly on square rigged ships. A belaying pin is composed of a round handle and cylindrical shaft. The shaft is inserted into a hole in various strategically located wooden pinrails up to the base of the handle. A line is then led under and behind the base of the pin then round the top in a Figure-8 pattern till at least four turns are complete. Excess line is coiled and stored neatly by taking a bight from the upper part of the final strand, looping it over and round beneath the coil, then twisting it once or more before slipping the twisted end over the top of the belaying pin to secure the coil in place.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of belaying pin in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of belaying pin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=belaying pin
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Belaying_Pin
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belaying_Pin
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/belaying pin
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=belaying pin