Belay

Meaning

Verb

●

In Nautical:

To make (a

)

by

it around a

point such as a cleat.

●

In Climbing:

To

a

to

(a

) from

to the ground.

●

To

;

; cancel.

●

In Nautical:

The general

to

or cease.

●

To

;

; enclose.

●

To

; adorn.

●

To

;

; surround.

●

To

for in order to

;

or obstruct.

●

of

(“encompass”)

Noun

●

In Climbing:

The

of a

to a

or other projection.

●

In Climbing:

The

to which a

is secured.

●

In Climbing:

A

at which a

and

an

with which to

their partner.

Name

●

A surname.

Sourced from

Origin

belay

English

beleggen

Middle English (1100-1500)

Sourced from

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