as in fastening
to attach (a rope) to something so that it is secure
The climber belayed the rope.
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The sandals feature a buckle-fastening ankle strap.—
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These tastings double as an informal history lesson, tying together cuisine, culture and everyday life.—
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Its audio comes through clean and detail-rich, with noise cancelling and automatic limiting to handle background chaos without clipping your voice.—
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Crews will complete work on the Riverfront Extension Project that requires a shutdown, like clipping wires and placing the overhead guide wire between Second and Third streets.—
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The Crew, still the best team in baseball, is on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs.—
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In a battle of the world’s top two players, Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the final in New York, clinching his overall sixth Grand Slam title.—
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“Belaying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belaying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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