as in fastened
to attach (a rope) to something so that it is secure
The climber belayed the rope.
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Advertising signs should not be fastened to a staff or halyard from which the flag is flown.
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Seashell earrings feel like a natural evolution for the kind of girls who, like me, grew up with a shell necklace securely fastened around their neck each summer.
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Friday’s output tied for the second-most runs in a game for the Sox.
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The score was tied, 1-1, when reliever Huascar Brazobán entered to begin the seventh, replacing Thornton, who had thrown 78 pitches.
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The material itself is soft, breathable, and machine washable for easy cleaning, and the pillow rolls up into a convenient carrying pouch that can be clipped onto your personal item for easy access.
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Pinch-hitter Jose Tabata fouled off a pair of 2-2 pitches before Scherzer clipped him on the elbow with a breaking ball.
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If Jeff ever hung it up, Cochran or Devens.
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An American flag hung from its ropes.
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Ghana had already clinched a spot in the knockout stage for the first time since 2010.
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Senegal hasn't quite clinched a spot in the knockout round just yet.
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The White House Key Facts A rendering of the passport shared by the White House on Friday shows Trump presumably leaning over the Resolute Desk, fists clenched, alongside his signature and text from the Declaration of Independence.
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Coley and the audience know this isn’t true, but Sonya’s clenched jaw and steely gaze don’t leave room for questions.
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On the German national team, he’s joined by several Bayern teammates.
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SpaceX has officially joined the Russell 1000 and will join the Nasdaq 100 in July.
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“Belayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belayed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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