English Dictionary

belay

/bɪˈleɪ/

noun

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

The belay device is an essential tool for rock climbers.

意味（1）

(climbing) The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection.

意味（2）

(climbing) The object to which a rope is secured.

意味（3）

(climbing) A location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner.

But instead of swapping over at the ice axe belay, you carry on in the lead, cutting or kicking steps until you are about twenty feet above.