belayed

Meanings

• Verb

  To delay or hold back, especially by providing support or stabilization.

  - "I will belay you as you abseil down the cliff."
  - "The captain belayed the sails to avoid the storm."

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Variants

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belay , belayed , belayer , belayers , belaying , belays

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Etymology

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Originally from the Old French word 'belaiier' meaning 'to hold the rope'.

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Trivia

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1. Belaying was an essential skill for sailors in the age of sail.

2. The term 'belay' is also used in the context of radio communications to mean 'to hold a transmission'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Abseil: A method of descending a rope or cliff using specialized equipment.

2. Rappel: Another term for abseiling or descending a rope.

3. Climbing harness: A piece of equipment used to securely attach a climber to the rope.

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Culture

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Belaying is an essential skill in rock climbing and sailing. In literature, the term is used metaphorically to describe someone or something that provides support or hinders progress.

How to Memorize "belayed"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone holding a rope to keep someone or something from moving.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the act of holding back or delaying.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'belay' as 'be-lay' like 'belly' and 'lay'.

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