- running belay
- noun Climbing a device attached to a rock face through which a climbing rope runs freely, acting as a pulley if the climber falls.
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running belay — noun (mountaineering) A device attached to the rockface through which a rope runs freely • • • Main Entry: ↑run … Useful english dictionary
belay — (v.) from O.E. bilecgan, which, among other senses, meant to lay a thing about (with other objects), from be + lecgan to lay (see LAY (Cf. lay)). The only surviving sense is the nautical one of coil a running rope round a cleat or pin to secure… … Etymology dictionary
belay — /bi lay /, v., belayed, belaying, n. v.t. 1. Naut. to fasten (a rope) by winding around a pin or short rod inserted in a holder so that both ends of the rod are clear. 2. Mountain Climbing. a. to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a… … Universalium
belay — v. & n. v. 1 tr. fix (a running rope) round a cleat, pin, rock, etc., to secure it. 2 tr. & intr. (usu. in imper.) Naut. sl. stop; enough! (esp. belay there!). n. 1 an act of belaying. 2 a spike of rock etc. used for belaying. Phrases and idioms … Useful english dictionary
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Tree climbing — is an activity consisting of ascending and moving around in the canopy of trees.Tree climbing is safe when done with the proper training and equipment. Use of a rope, helmet, and harness are the minimum requirements to ensure the safety of the… … Wikipedia
