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
Forbear and belay are semantically related In some cases you can use "Forbear" instead a verb "Belay".
Nearby Word: belaying
Forbear
Forbear verb - To resist the temptation of.
Belay and forbear are semantically related in nautical slang topic. Sometimes you can use "Belay" instead a verb "Forbear".
Nearby Words: forbearing, forbearance
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