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belayed

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. 1.To surround; environ; enclose.
  2. 2.To overlay; adorn.
  3. 3.To besiege; invest; surround.
  4. 4.To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
  5. 5.To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton.

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