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2 | 29% | 11 | Secure point for tying down blimps | |
3 | 28% | 7 | Tying a knot in a rope to secure a sail | |
Secure By Tying Down Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BELAY" which means:
- noun
- • Something to which a mountain climber's rope can be secured verb
- • Turn a rope round an object or person in order to secure it or him
- • Fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat
An example sentence would be:
- • "The belay caught my fall and prevented me from hitting the ground."
- • "Susan secured her partner with a belay before they started climbing."
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New York Times18 Feb 1996 | Across 54 | |
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