Belay and Batten

Belay

Belay verb - Turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him.
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Synonyms for Belay

Batten and belay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Batten" instead a verb "Belay".

Nearby Word: belaying

Batten

Batten verb - Secure with battens.

Belay and batten are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belay" instead a verb "Batten".

Nearby Words: battened, battening
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