Belay (v. t.) To lay on or cover |
Belay (v. t.) To make fast, as a rope, by taking several turns with it round a pin, cleat, or kevel. |
Belay (v. t.) To lie in wait for with a view to assault. Hence: to block up or obstruct. |
belay | something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured |
belay | fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat |
belay | turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him |