Belaying: meaning, definitions and examples

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belaying

 

[ bษชหˆleษช.ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

rock climbing

Belaying is the technique of managing the rope for a climber, ensuring their safety by controlling how much slack is given and taking in rope as they ascend. This is a crucial skill in climbing, as it helps to protect the climber in case of a fall.

Synonyms

climbing support, rope management

Examples of usage

  • I was belaying my friend on the difficult route.
  • She learned how to belay properly before attempting the climb.
  • Always communicate with your partner while belaying.
Context #2 | Noun

climbing technique

Belaying is the act or process of securing a rope so that a climber is protected from falling. It involves maintaining tension on the rope and using appropriate knots and hardware to ensure safety.

Synonyms

climbing safety, safety rope technique

Examples of usage

  • His belaying skills were impressive for a beginner.
  • We practiced belaying techniques all afternoon.
  • Belaying is essential for outdoor climbing.

Translations

Translations of the word "belaying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น segurar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคฒเคพเคˆเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sichern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengamankan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ะฐั…ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ asekuracja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒฌใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท assurage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aseguramiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท emniyet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒจ๋ ˆ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฃู…ูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jiลกtฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ istenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฟๆŠค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zavarovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ trygging

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€า“ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™hlรผkษ™sizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aseguramiento

Etymology

The term 'belaying' comes from the Middle English word 'berlen,' which means to make fast or to secure. It has its roots in the nautical terminology where 'belay' was used to refer to securing a rope or line. As climbing as a sport developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the term transitioned into the climbing lexicon, referring specifically to the practice of securing a climber's rope to ensure their safety while ascending or descending. Today, belaying is a foundational skill in both rock climbing and mountaineering, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and communication between climbers.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,964, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.