Belay: meaning, definitions and examples
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belay
[ bษชหleษช ]
climbing activity
To belay is a technique used in climbing to manage the rope for a climber. This involves one climber using a belay device to control the rope's tension, secure the climber, and prevent falls. The act of belaying is essential for ensuring a climber's safety while navigating vertical terrain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Please belay me as I climb to the next rock.
- She learned how to properly belay her partner during their training.
- He shouted to his friend to belay him before attempting the tricky ascent.
Translations
Translations of the word "belay" in other languages:
๐ต๐น belay
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช sichern
๐ฎ๐ฉ belay
๐บ๐ฆ ัััะฐั ัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ asekuracja
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฌใคใใ
๐ซ๐ท assurer
๐ช๐ธ asegurar
๐น๐ท emniyete almak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฒจ๋ ์ดํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฃู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ zajiลกtฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ istek
๐จ๐ณ ไฟๆค
๐ธ๐ฎ zavarovati
๐ฎ๐ธ tryggja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพัาะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tษhlรผkษsizlษลdirmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ asegurar
Etymology
The term 'belay' comes from the Middle English word 'bilayen', which means to lay down or to put. It is derived from the Old English 'belรฆgan', meaning to lay or to put down. The modern usage of 'belay' in the context of climbing started in the early 20th century, establishing itself as a crucial concept in the climbing community. As climbing techniques evolved, so did the terminology used to describe safety protocols and practices. By the late 1900s, 'belay' had become firmly associated with rock climbing and mountaineering, reflecting the increased focus on safety in these activities. Today, it is an essential skill for climbers of all levels.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,435 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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