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belayer

belayer

9.9
A crew member who ties ropes to pins on a ship
  • noun
  • /bɪˈleɪər/
  • Specialized
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  • The belayer quickly took in the slack and secured the halyard to the belaying pin.

Examples

  • During the storm, the belayer made sure all the ropes were tightly fastened.

  • Every ship needs a skilled belayer to ensure safety.

  • Every belayer must be attentive to avoid accidents on deck.

  • The belayer secured the ropes tightly before the climb.

  • The belayer secured the ropes to the cleats, ensuring the safety of the crew during their maneuver.

  • On the sailing team, the belayer fastened the line to the pin just before the race started.

  • Every skilled belayer knows how to adjust ropes quickly in changing weather conditions.

Synonyms

rigger
vsbelayer
8.9

A person who fits sails, masts, and ropes on a ship

focuses on fastening ropes to pins and cleats rather than fitting complete rigging

Surface Forms

belayer singular
belayers plural

Morphology

belayer = belay (transparent) = belay + er

Agentive formation from the verb 'belay' yields 'belayer' meaning 'a person who belays', so the meaning is directly predictable from the base.

Etymology

Belayer comes from the verb belay, made of the parts be- and lay, which together mean 'to make fast' or 'to secure'. On a ship a belayer was the crew member who 'made the ropes fast' to pins or cleats, which is why the name is used for the person who fastens ropes.