Belay
BELA'Y, verb transitive [This word is composed of be and lay, to lay to, lay by, or close. See Beleaguer.]
1. To block up, or obstruct.
2. To place in ambush.
3. To adorn, surround, or cover.
4. In seamanship, to fasten, or make fast, by winding a rope round a cleat, kevil, or belaying-pin. It is chiefly applied to the running rigging.