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Definition of Belayed
1. belay [v] - See also: belay
Lexicographical Neighbors of Belayed
Literary usage of Belayed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Memoirs of the Political and Private Life of James Caulfield, Earl of by Francis Hardy (1812)
"... and the mast belayed; and thus, by the astonishing bravery and activity of
one man, that danger, which seemed imminent, Was at least postponed. ..."
2. Memoirs of the political and private life of James Caulfield, earl of Charlemont by Francis Hardy (1812)
"... and the mast belayed; and thus, by the astonishing bravery and activity of
one man, that danger, which seemed imminent;, was at least postponed. ..."
3. Cassell's Complete Book of Sports and Pastimes: Being a Compendium of Out by Cassell (London) (1896)
"The sheet is belayed to This foresail requires shifting on start with. ...
If there is a second fly, and the other sheet belayed to the hand on board, ..."
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