Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bih-ley]
- /bɪˈleɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bih-ley]
- /bɪˈleɪ/
Definitions of belayed word
- verb with object belayed Nautical. 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. 1
- verb with object belayed Mountain Climbing. to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a rope. to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to an object offering stable support. 1
- verb with object belayed to cease (an action); stop. to ignore (an announcement, order, etc.): Belay that, the meeting will be at 0900 instead of 0800. 1
- verb without object belayed to belay a rope: Belay on that cleat over there. 1
- noun belayed Mountain Climbing. a rock, bush, or other object sturdy enough for a running rope to be passed around it to secure a hold. 1
- verb belayed simple past tense and past participle of belay. 0
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Origin of belayed
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English beleggen, Old English belecgan. See be-, lay1
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Parts of speech for Belayed
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
belayed popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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