belaying pin

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Definitions of belaying pin words

noun belaying pin a cylindrical, sometimes tapered pin, usually of metal or wood, that fits into a hole in a pin or fife rail: used for belaying 3
noun belaying pin a removable wooden or metal pin in the rail of a ship, around which ropes can be fastened 3
noun belaying pin a short, round bar of metal or wood, inserted in a fife rail or pin rail, to which a rope is belayed. 1
noun belaying pin (nautical) Any of the short lengths of wood, iron or brass set up in convenient places on a ship to secure running rigging. 0

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

First recorded in 1830-40

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