Belaying — is also a nautical term describing the act of making a line fast to a cleat, pin or other fixed object. This article is about belaying as it relates to climbing; in this context, belaying refers to the practice of controlling the rope fed out to… … Wikipedia
Belaying pin — Be*lay ing pin (b[ e]*l[=a] [i^]ng p[i^]n ). (Naut.) A strong pin in the side of a vessel, or by the mast, round which ropes are wound when they are fastened or belayed. [1913 Webster] || … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
belaying pin — n. a removable wooden or metal pin in the rail of a ship, around which ropes can be fastened … English World dictionary
Belaying pin — A belaying pin is a device used on traditional sailing vessels to secure lines. Their function on modern vessels has been replaced by cleats, but they are still used, particularly on square rigged ships.A belaying pin is a solid metal bar with a… … Wikipedia
belaying pin — belay′ing pin n. naut. navig. a bar inserted in a ship s rail for belaying a rope … From formal English to slang
belaying — be·lay || bɪ leɪ v. fasten a rope (Nautical) … English contemporary dictionary
belaying — … Useful english dictionary
belaying cleat — cleat (def. 8). [1860 65] * * * … Universalium
belaying pin — Naut. a short, round bar of metal or wood, inserted in a fife rail or pin rail, to which a rope is belayed. [1830 40] * * * … Universalium
belaying pin — noun Any of the short lengths of wood, iron or brass set up in convenient places on a ship to secure running rigging … Wiktionary
