belay
verb (used with object)
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.
had belayed
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past perfectof belay.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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When we had belayed, the watch was relieved, and Newman went aft to the wheel.
From The Blood Ship by Norman Springer
Mr. Lowington desired to know what hands were stationed at the fore clew-garnets; but when they appeared, they were very confident they had belayed these ropes as usual.
From Dikes and Ditches Young America in Holland and Belguim by Oliver Optic
