plural of belay

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of belay

plural of Belay

(nautical, climbing, transitive, intransitive) To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton.

(climbing) The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection. / (climbing) The object to which a rope is secured.

simple past tense of belie (“encompass”)

present participle of belay

simple past tense and past participle of belay

A surname.

(nautical) Any of the short lengths of wood, iron or brass set up in convenient places on a ship to secure running rigging.