belaying pin

Other forms: belaying pins

Definitions of belaying pin
  1. noun
    a wood or metal bar to which a rope can be secured (as on a ship or in mountain climbing)
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    type of:
    bar
    a rigid piece of metal or wood; usually used as a fastening or obstruction or weapon
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