Belay and Break off

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

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

Nearby Word: belaying

Break off

Break off verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.

Belay and break off are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belay" instead a verb "Break off".
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