Vocabulary Spotlight
Belays
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: रस्सी से सुरक्षित करना (Rassi se surakshit karna) – To secure a person or rope, usually in climbing, by attaching it firmly to a point.
Pronunciation
[bi-leyz]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Anchor – बांधना (baandhna)
Related Words
Tie – बांधना (baandhna)
Word Origin
“Belay” Old English ke “belecgan” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai rassi ya kisi ko securely fasten karna, especially climbing ya nautical contexts mein.
– “Belay” originates from Old English “belecgan,” meaning to secure or fasten, especially in climbing or nautical settings.
Word Family
Verb: Belayed – रस्सी से सुरक्षित किया हुआ (rassi se surakshit kiya hua)
Noun: Belayer – रस्सी सुरक्षित करने वाला व्यक्ति (rassi surakshit karne wala vyakti)
Usage Examples
1. Climbing ke dauran, partner ne usse safely belay kiya.
– During the climb, his partner safely belayed him.
2. Rock climbers aksar belay karte hain taaki wo surakshit rahein.
– Rock climbers often belay to stay safe.
Cultural Note
India mein trekking aur climbing popular ho rahe hain, aur belay technique adventurous sports mein safety ka basic procedure hai.
In Context
“Belay” ka use climbing aur nautical settings mein hota hai jahan kisi ko secure karna ya tightly fasten karna zaroori hota hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Belay” ka kya matlab hai?
“Belay” shabd ka origin kya hai?