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belayed

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

belayed

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

belayed is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, belayed is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofbelayed

1verb
  • To surround; environ; enclose.
  • To overlay; adorn.
  • To besiege; invest; surround.
  • To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
  • To make (a rope) fast by turning it around a fastening point such as a cleat or piton.
  • To secure (a person) to a rope or (a rope) to a person.

    Example: "He would need an experienced partner to belay him on the difficult climbs."

  • To lay aside; stop; cancel.

    Example: "Belay that order!"

  • The general command to stop or cease.
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