Belay (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), be·layed, be·lay·ing.
  1. to fasten (a rope) by winding around a pin or short rod inserted in a holder so that both ends of the rod are clear.
  2. Mountain Climbing.
    • to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a rope.
    • to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to an object offering stable support.
  3. (used chiefly in the imperative)
    • to cease (an action); stop.
    • to ignore (an announcement, order, etc.): Belay that, the meeting will be at 0900 instead of 0800.
verb (used without object), be·layed, be·lay·ing.
  1. to belay a rope: Belay on that cleat over there.
noun
  1. a rock, bush, or other object sturdy enough for a running rope to be passed around it to secure a hold.
verb -lays, -laying or -layed
  1. to make fast (a line) by securing to a pin, cleat, or bitt
  2. to stop; cease
  3. to secure (a climber) to a mountain by tying the rope off round a rock spike, piton, nut, etc
noun
  1. the attachment (of a climber) to a mountain by tying the rope off round a rock spike, piton, nut, etc, to safeguard the party in the event of a fall
Belay (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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