Word: belay
Phonetic:
/bɪˈleɪ/Listen:
The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection.
The object to which a rope is secured.
A location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner.
To surround; environ; enclose.
To overlay; adorn.
To besiege; invest; surround.
To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton.
To secure (a person) to a rope or (a rope) to a person. Example: He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs.
To lay aside; stop; cancel. Example: Belay that order!
The general command to stop or cease.
You can find a list of possible crossword clues for BELAY below.
Crossword Answers