Climbing Terminology

noun a device used to secure a rope in rock climbing or sailing

verb to secure a rope to a fixed point to protect a climber

• The climber used a belay device to ensure safety while ascending the steep rock face.
• Make sure to belay me when I start climbing so I don't fall!
• I'll belay you, bro, don't worry about it.
• The safety measures acted as a belay, preventing any potential risks from escalating.

noun a loop in a rope

• The ship navigated through the treacherous bight of the coastline.
• We found a nice spot to anchor in the bight of the bay.
• Let's hang out in the bight and chill for a bit.
• She found herself in a moral bight, unsure of which decision to make.