Used in a Sentence

belay

How to use belay in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for belay.

Editorial note

A5 means only the belay will hold a fall, so you could go 70+meters before the rope catches.

Examples12
Definitions3
Parts of speech2

Quick take

something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of belay gathered in one view.

noun

something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured

verb

turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him

verb

fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for belay.

noun

something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured

verb

turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him

verb

fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat

Example sentences

1

A5 means only the belay will hold a fall, so you could go 70+meters before the rope catches.

2

As a rappel backup, the shunt can fail if you place it above your belay device.

3

So is your rope, carabiner and belay device.

4

Ropes are everywhere on a big wall, from hauling gear to hanging belays.

5

Interesting, are these like belay glasses, but with the prisms turned around?

6

In the correct mode of operation, you place the shunt below your belay device.

7

Bonus points if you can score a belayer that doesn't mind the boring end of the rope for an entire evening.

8

The belayer should check the climber's harness and knots before allowing the climber to climb.

9

If you have a bouldering/climbing gym in your area, give it a try. I think a lot of people in the HN demographic would find it appealing.- Easy to start: Bouldering is rock climbing but you don't need certifications, training, ropes, expensive equipment or belay partners.

10

The BD ATC is perhaps the most popular belay/rappel device around, even if everyone who read this article went out and bought one it probably wouldn't affect their overall sales much.

11

There are several entries each year in "Accidents in North American Mountaineering" that describe failure to properly use a mechanical belay device.

12

Would the winners be those with the biggest guns, or do Libertarians, in an attempt to belay further violence, put things to a vote and only initiate force against those who go against the vote?If I am Libertarian, but am infirm and thus unable to properly defend myself, is it Libertarian-moral to outsource my force-initiation to an outside group?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use belay in a sentence?

A5 means only the belay will hold a fall, so you could go 70+meters before the rope catches.

What does belay mean?

something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured

What part of speech is belay?

belay is commonly used as noun, verb.