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Definition of Belaying
1. belay [v] - See also: belay
Lexicographical Neighbors of Belaying
Literary usage of Belaying
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Sea-fisherman: Comprising the Chief Methods of Hook and Line Fishing in by James C. Wilcocks (1884)
"In connection with this, I may as well draw the attention of my readers to the
belaying Thwart.—The belaying Thwart is a short piece of rough ..."
2. The Story of the New England Whalers by John Randolph Spears (1908)
"Usually a strike was ended by a free use of fists, belaying- pins, or such other
weapons as the officers could get hold of. The officers stood together; ..."
3. The Kedge-anchor; Or, Young Sailors' Assistant: Or, Young Sailors' Assistant by William N. Brady (1864)
"If the belaying-cleats for studding-sail tacks and halliards, topgallant and
royal lifts, and royal sheets, are placed on the cross- pieces ..."
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