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belay
[ bih-ley ]
verb (used with object)
, be·layed, be·lay·ing.
- Nautical. to fasten (a rope) by winding around a pin or short rod inserted in a holder so that both ends of the rod are clear.
- Mountain Climbing.
- to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a rope.
- to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to an object offering stable support.
- (used chiefly in the imperative)
- to cease (an action); stop.
- to ignore (an announcement, order, etc.):
Belay that, the meeting will be at 0900 instead of 0800.
verb (used without object)
, be·layed, be·lay·ing.
- to belay a rope:
Belay on that cleat over there.
noun
- Mountain Climbing. a rock, bush, or other object sturdy enough for a running rope to be passed around it to secure a hold.
belay
/ bɪˈleɪ /
verb
- nautical to make fast (a line) by securing to a pin, cleat, or bitt
- usually imperative nautical to stop; cease
- ˈbiːˌleɪ mountaineering to secure (a climber) to a mountain by tying the rope off round a rock spike, piton, nut, etc
noun
- ˈbiːˌleɪ mountaineering the attachment (of a climber) to a mountain by tying the rope off round a rock spike, piton, nut, etc, to safeguard the party in the event of a fall See also running belay
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of belay1
Old English belecgan ; related to Old High German bileggen , Dutch beleggen
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Example Sentences
Your brother, in my humble opinion, is the most capable and the best-hearted man that I ever knew and—” “Belay!
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Away went the sloop, steadying her bow-lines; the call piping belay, as each sail was trimmed to the officer of the deck's fancy.
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Belay the binnacle and part the ship's periwig abaft the main-mast!
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When they had hoisted the unconscious Tom to the gaff, Swarth ordered: "Belay, coil up the fall, and go forrard."
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"You belay," remarked the Captain, turning towards the vermin of Law with profound disdain.
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