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-verb (used with object)1.Nautical . to fasten (a rope) by winding around a pin or shortrod inserted in a holder so that both ends of the rod areclear.
2.Mountain Climbing .a.to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a rope.
b.to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to anobject offering stable support.
3.(used chiefly in the imperative)a.to cease (an action); stop.
b.to ignore (an announcement, order, etc.): Belay that,the meeting will be at 0900 instead of 0800.
-verb (used without object)4.to belay a rope: Belay on that cleat over there.
-noun5.Mountain Climbing . a rock, bush, or other object sturdyenough for a running rope to be passed around it to secure ahold.
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