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Belay, to
| Глоссарий морской лексики и терминологии (английский язык) |
To fasten a rope when it has been sufficiently hauled upon, by twining it several times round a cleat, belaying pin, or kevel, without hitching or seizing; this is chiefly applied to the running rigging, which needs to be so secured that it may be quickly let go in case of a squall or change of wind; there being several other expressions used for securing large ropes, as bitting, making fast, stoppering, &c.—belay there, stop! that is enough!—belay that yarn, we have had enough of it. stand fast, secure all, when a hawser has been sufficiently hauled. when the top-sails, or other sails have been hoisted taut up, or “belay the main-tack,” &c.
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Stoppering, английский
The act of checking or holding fast any rope or cable by means of a stopper.
Sufficient, английский
Достаточный
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Beleaguer, английский
To invest or closely surround an enemy`s post, in such manner as to prevent all relief or communication.
Beiled, английский
A sea-term in the old law-books, apparently for moored.
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