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belay

/bɪˈleɪ/verb

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(पर्वतारोहण में) रस्सी थामकर पर्वतारोही को सुरक्षित रखना

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  1. 1

    [T, I] technical

    (in climbing) to control a rope that is attached to a climber, so that they do not fall far if they slip

    (पर्वतारोहण में) रस्सी थामकर पर्वतारोही को सुरक्षित रखना

    • One climber belays while the other goes up the rock face.
    • Who is going to belay you on this route?
  2. 2

    [T] technical

    (on a ship) to fasten a rope by winding it round a piece of metal or wood

    (जहाज़ पर) रस्सी को खूँटे पर लपेटकर बाँधना

    • The sailor belayed the rope to the cleat.