Be-lāy', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. BELAYED; p. pr. & vb. n. BELAYING.] [be and lay.] 1. To lie in wait for with a view to assault; hence, to block up or obstruct. [Obs.] The speedy horse all passages belay. Dryden.

2. To lay on or cover; to adorn. [Obs.] “Belayed with silver lace.” Spenser.
3. (Naut.) To fasten or make fast, as a rope, by taking several turns with it round a pin, cleat, or kevel. Totten.