verb๐ShareTo surround; environ; enclose."The small courtyard was belayed by tall brick buildings, creating a quiet and secluded space. "areaenvironmentplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo overlay; adorn."The artist belayed the plain wooden box with intricate carvings, transforming it into a beautiful treasure. "appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo besiege; invest; surround."The construction workers were belayed by a sudden downpour, preventing them from finishing the roof today. "militarywarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct."The bullies belayed the student behind the school building, waiting to steal his lunch money. "militarywarnauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton."The sailor belayed the mooring rope to the cleat on the dock, securing the boat. "nauticalsailingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo secure (a person) to a rope or (a rope) to a person."He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs."sportnauticalsailingactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareTo lay aside; stop; cancel."Belay that order!"actionnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb๐ShareThe general command to stop or cease.""After the fire alarm went off, the teacher belayed the students' recess and told them to stay inside." "nauticalsailingcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
