plural of belay

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of belay

plural of Belay

present participle of belay

simple past tense of belie (“encompass”)

(nautical, climbing, transitive, intransitive) To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton.

(climbing) The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection. / (climbing) The object to which a rope is secured.

simple past tense and past participle of belay

A surname.

(nautical) Any of the short lengths of wood, iron or brass set up in convenient places on a ship to secure running rigging.