belay
Pronunciation:
/bɪˈleɪ//bɪˈleɪ/noun
Definitions
The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection.
The object to which a rope is secured.
A location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner.
verb
Definitions
To surround; environ; enclose.
To overlay; adorn.
To besiege; invest; surround.
To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.