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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.’
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