5 collocations for belaying

Then I belayed the fall securely to one of a pair of cleats, and approached him.

The sailors were clustered around the boats, some clinging to the davits and others lashed to belaying pins, exhausted by long labor, want of sleep, and constant soakings, but ready to fight for life to the last.

I belayed the rope to the second cleat and set a half-hitch on the turns.

I had helped him occasional in the beginning,learned him how to veer and haul a brace, let go or belay a sheet,but let him alone generally speaking, and went about my own business.

Then, quick as thought, I belayed the windlass and lowered a gaff.

5 collocations for  belaying