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belaying pin

–noun Nautical.
a short, round bar of metal or wood, inserted in a fife rail or pin rail, to which a rope is belayed.

Origin:
1830–40
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be·lay·ing pin   (bĭ-lā'ĭng)   
n.   Nautical
A short, removable wooden or metal pin fitted in a hole in the rail of a boat and used for securing running gear.
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