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1. belay
verb. fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat.
Etymology
- beleggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. belay
verb. turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him.
Etymology
- beleggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. belay
noun. something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured.
Synonyms
Etymology
- beleggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
Sentences with belay
1. Noun, singular or mass
Climbers with experience are able to take the free belay class to climb on their own.
2. Verb, base form
Climbers who are under the age of 14 are not permitted to belay for others in their party, though a parent or older guest may belay in a young climber's place.
3. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
For beginning climbers, the gym offers belay lessons or climbers may choose to learn the necessary skills from an advanced climbing partner before taking the skills test.
4. Noun, plural
Although reservations are recommended for climbers who need belay assistance, they are not required for individuals who just want to drop in.
