Belayed vs. Delayed

Belayed and Delayed Definitions
Belayed
(Nautical) To secure or make fast (a rope, for example) by winding on a cleat or pin.
Delayed
To postpone until a later time; defer.
Belayed
To provide security to (a climber) by paying out or drawing in rope, often through a braking device, in readiness to break a potential fall.
Delayed
To cause to be later or slower than expected or desired
Heavy traffic delayed us.
Belayed
To cause to stop.
Delayed
To act or move slowly; put off an action or a decision.
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Belayed
To be made secure.
Delayed
The act of delaying; postponement
Responded without delay.
Belayed
Used in the imperative as an order to stop
Belay there!.
Delayed
The condition of being delayed; detainment.
Belayed
The act of belaying a climber.
Delayed
The period of time during which one is delayed.
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Belayed
A system of ropes and anchors by which a climber is belayed.
Delayed
The interval of time between two events.
Belayed
Simple past tense and past participle of belay
Delayed
Simple past tense and past participle of delay
Delayed
Happening later than is usual, expected, or desired.
Delayed
Caused to be slower or later;
The delayed plane finally arrived
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Delayed
Not as far along as normal in development