Answer: belayed

AnswerCrossword Clue
BELAYED

Fastened (a rope)

BELAYED

Held a climber's rope

BELAYED

Made secure, nautically speaking.

BELAYED
Fastened a ship's rope
BELAYED
Made fast
BELAYEDFastened, nautically
BELAYEDSecured while rock climbing
BELAYEDSecured a climber's rope
BELAYEDFastened, as a rope