belays; belayed; belaying
: to attach (a rope) to something so that it is secure
The climber belayed the rope.
: to attach a secure rope to (a person) for safety
belay a climber
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“Belay.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/belay. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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