noun
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The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection.
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The object to which a rope is secured.
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A location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner.
verb
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To surround; environ; enclose.
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To overlay; adorn.
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To besiege; invest; surround.
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To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
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To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton.
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To secure (a person) to a rope or (a rope) to a person.
example
He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs.
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To lay aside; stop; cancel.
example
Belay that order!
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The general command to stop or cease.