belay

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for belay

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belay : කඹ දානවා

belay : ඔප දමනවා

belay : වට කරනවා

belay definition

Transitive verb.

  1. To lay on or cover; to adorn.
  2. To make fast, as a rope, by taking several turns with it round a pin, cleat, or kevel.
  3. To lie in wait for with a view to assault. Hence: to block up or obstruct.