Belay and Hold

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

Hold and belay are semantically related. In some cases you can replace term "Hold" with "Belay", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Word: belaying

Hold

Hold noun - The act or manner of holding.

Belay and hold are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Belay" with "Hold", this nouns are similar.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback
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