Word Type

Verb

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "belay" can be used as verb, noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

belay device belay my last belayer

Derived From

lay

Context

climbing nautical

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

climbing equipment fasten fix outcrop outcropping rock outcrop rock-climbing equipment secure

Type Of (IsA)

outcrop

Manner Of

fasten

Related Terms

adorn anchor besiege block up cancel cleat climber enclose environ fast invest lie in wait object obstruct overlay piton projection rock rope stop surround turning

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