Belay
CLIMBING SAFETY TECHNIQUE
Belayer; Belay; Hanging belay; On belay; Belay (climbing); Hip belay
·vt To lay on or cover; to
Adorn.
II. Belay ·vt To lie in wait for with a view to assault. Hence: to block up or obstruct.
III. Belay ·vt To make fast, as a rope, by taking several turns with it round a pin, cleat, or kevel.