belay

/bɪˈleɪ/

noun

1
The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection.
2
The object to which a rope is secured.
3
A location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner.

1
To surround; environ; enclose.
2
To overlay; adorn.
3
To besiege; invest; surround.
4
To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
5
To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton.
6
To secure (a person) to a rope or (a rope) to a person.
“He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs.”
7
To lay aside; stop; cancel.
“Belay that order!”
8
The general command to stop or cease.

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