Found 2 items, similar to belay.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: belay belay n : something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured v 1: turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him 2: fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat
English → English (gcide) Definition: Belay Belay \Be*lay"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Belaid, Belayed; p. pr. & vb. n. Belaying.] [For senses 1 & 2, D. beleggen to cover, belay; akin to E. pref. be-, and lay to place: for sense 3, OE. beleggen, AS. belecgan. See pref. Be-, and Lay to place.] 1. To lay on or cover; to adorn. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Jacket . . . belayed with silver lace. --Spenser. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) To make fast, as a rope, by taking several turns with it round a pin, cleat, or kevel. --Totten. [1913 Webster] 3. To lie in wait for with a view to assault. Hence: to block up or obstruct. [Obs.] --Dryden. [1913 Webster] Belay thee! Stop. [1913 Webster]