Looking for the meaning of the word BELAY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BELAY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Belay
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
mid 16th century (originally in nautical use): from be-+ lay, on the pattern of Dutch beleggen
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbiːleɪ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪˈleɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
fix (a running rope) round a cleat, rock, pin, or other object, to secure it.
Short Definition:fix rope round object
Definition:
stop; desist from
Short Definition:stop
Examples:- ‘Belay that, mister. Man your post.’
Word: Belay
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbiːleɪ
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bɪˈleɪ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an act of belaying
Short Definition:act of belaying
Examples:- the leader may require belays to tackle more difficult sections
Definition:
a spike of rock or other object used for belaying
Short Definition:spike of rock used for belaying
Examples:- the trees along the top are used as belays
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