Definition of belay

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • belay is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • belay is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • belay is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of belay


  • fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat (verb)
  • something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured (noun)
  • turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him (verb)

See definition of belay in Merriam Webster