belay

belay has 6 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 5.

Definitions

• v. t.. To lay on or cover; to adorn.
• v. t.. To make fast, as a rope, by taking several turns with it round a pin, cleat, or kevel.
• v. t.. To lie in wait for with a view to assault. Hence: to block up or obstruct.
• n.. something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured
• v.. fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat
• v.. turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him