Belay: meaning, definitions and examples

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belay

 

[ bษชหˆleษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

anchor, harness, secure

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น belay

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคฒเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช sichern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ belay

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะฐั…ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ asekuracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒฌใ‚คใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท assurer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asegurar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emniyete almak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒจ๋ ˆ์ดํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zajiลกtฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ istek

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟๆŠค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavarovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tryggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hlรผkษ™sizlษ™ลŸdirmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.