BELAY

/bɪˈleɪ/ ► audio Scrabble 10 Words With Friends 11

Scrabble letter values: B3E1L1A1Y4 = 10

Definition

  1. noun something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured.
  2. verb turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him.
  3. verb fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat.

Examples

  • “He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs.”
  • “Belay that order!”

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