belay
3
9.1
- noun
- /bɪˈleɪ/
- Specialized
:
anclaje
- There was slack in the belay rope.
- belay rope
- belay line
- belay device
Examples
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Had he come off, he and the camp would possibly have swept the lot of us off, although I'm sure Ding's and my belays would have held.
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We use four pitons, or bolts, or a combination on each belay, and arrange the ropes like so.
Fiction book (1997) -
It's the first belay point.
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I was last on the belay line.
Fiction book (1996) -
Mike and Karen set another belay well back of the cracked area.
Fiction book (1997) -
Waters had a blue belay line ready to catch in case the sill hook failed.
Blog text (22) -
We climbed for several hours until I finally reached a narrow ledge with a solid point for a hanging belay.
Fiction book (1996) -
I glanced around in desperation for somewhere to securely anchor the belay rope tied at my waist.
Fiction book (1996) -
The climber secured the belay to ensure she was safely anchored during her ascent.
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At the top of the cliff, they established a strong belay point before continuing the climb.
Compounds
- Specialized
A climbing tool that automatically locks and stops the rope if a climber falls
How Technical
- Specialized
2
6.8
- Specialized
3
9.1
2
3.2
76
3.1
- Specialized
5
7.6
Surface Forms
Etymology
Belay for the place where a rope is tied comes from the verb belay, which is made from be- and lay ('to put down'). Sailors used the verb for fastening a rope to a post, so a belay is the spot that holds the rope and keeps a climber or boat safe.