belaying

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of securing a climber or a boat by attaching a rope or cable to an anchor or to another object.

• Verb

  To hold a rope or a boat steady, especially to prevent it from moving or slipping.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with belaying
staying , playing , daying , praying

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Variants

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belay , belayed , belayer , belayers , belaying , belays

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Forms

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Belayed, Belaying, Beleaguer

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Etymology

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Originally comes from the Old French word 'belaiier', which means 'to hold a boat in check'.

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Trivia

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1. Belaying was originally used in medieval Europe to secure boats to the shore or to each other during storms.

2. Belaying is also used in the military to describe the act of holding a position or area against an enemy attack.

3. The term 'belay' is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'anchor' in sailing, although the two terms have slightly different meanings.

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Related Concepts

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1. Belay device: A mechanical device used to control the rope during rock climbing, allowing the climber to ascend while keeping the rope taut.

2. Climbing harness: A piece of equipment worn by climbers to support the weight of the climber and distribute it evenly over the body, allowing the climber to be attached to the rope.

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Culture

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Belaying is an essential skill in rock climbing and sailing. In rock climbing, it refers to the act of securing a climber to the rope or to the belay device to prevent falls. In sailing, it refers to the act of holding the boat steady by attaching a rope or cable to an anchor or to another object.

How to Memorize "belaying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of holding a rope steady or securing a climber to a rope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'belaying' with the act of securing or holding steady.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Bring Every Ascender Yearly' to remember the different parts of a belay device.

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