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belay

/bɪˈleɪ/
noun
  1. The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection.

  2. The object to which a rope is secured.

  3. A location at which a climber stops and builds an anchor with which to secure their partner.

verb
  1. To surround; environ; enclose.

  2. To overlay; adorn.

  3. To besiege; invest; surround.

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