belaying

Climber's safety technique

Belaying is securing a rope around a fixed point to control tension or arrest a fall.

In climbing, a belayer manages the rope for a climber, ready to catch them if they slip: She was belaying from the ground while her partner ascended.

In nautical use, to belay is to secure a line around a cleat or pin.

Belay that is sailor's slang for "stop" or "disregard what I just said."

climbing

carabiner

Spring-gated metal link

ropeThick twisted fibers
harnessStraps controlling an animal
climberOne who scales

anchor · pitch · lead · quickdraw · multipitch · top-rope · crux · protection · route · slab

technique

rope

Thick twisted fibers

tensionStretched or strained state
brakeDevice to slow motion
controlAuthority to direct

feeding · slack · catch · lower · communication · stance · hands · friction · dynamic · static

safety

harness

Straps controlling an animal

helmetProtective head covering
protectionGuarding against harm
vigilanceState of keen awareness

precaution · backup · training · certification · rescue · communication · equipment · gear · knots · trust

nautical

mooring

Vessel's secured resting place

cleatShoe spike for grip
pinPointed metal fastener
shipSeagoing transport vessel

dock · pier · line · secure · bitt · hawser · capstan · windlass · deck · rigging

belaying

carabiner

rope

harness

mooring

belaying

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