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Rarebelayed
The correct spelling is belayed.
How to pronounce belayed
verb
Say it like: Bel-aye-d
The correct spelling is belayed. To surround; environ; enclose. 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!”
Definition
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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