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Rarebelay
The correct spelling is belay.
How to pronounce belay
/bɪˈleɪ/
nounIPA: /bɪˈleɪ/
Say it like: Bel-aee
The correct spelling is belay. The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection. For example: "He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs."
Usage Examples
“He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs.”
“Belay that order!”
Meanings
noun
- 1.The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection.
- 2.The object to which a rope is secured.
- 3.A location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner.
verb
- 1.To surround; environ; enclose.
- 2.To overlay; adorn.
- 3.To besiege; invest; surround.
- 4.To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
- 5.To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton.
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