Définitions
1.VerbTo make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat.
2.VerbTo handle a climbing rope to prevent (a climber) from falling to the ground."He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs.; I could only hope the remaining piton would belay his fall."
3.VerbTo lay aside; to stop; to cancel."Belay that order!"
4.VerbThe general command to stop or cease.
5.VerbTo surround; to environ; to enclose.
6.VerbTo overlay; to adorn.
7.VerbTo besiege; invest; surround.
8.VerbTo lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
9.NounThe securing of a rope to a rock or other sturdy object.
10.NounThe object to which a rope is secured.
11.NounA location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner.
12.Verbsimple past of belie (“encompass”)