Answer: belays

AnswerCrossword Clue
BELAYS

Protects a rock climber

BELAYS

Fastens, as a ship's rope

BELAYS

Secures, as a ship's rope

BELAYS
Fastens a ship's rope
BELAYS
Countermands an order
BELAYSTies a rope around a cleat.
BELAYSSecures ship's ropes.
BELAYSMakes ropes fast by winding: Naut.
BELAYSMakes fast a rope
BELAYSMakes fast
BELAYSSecures a ship's rope
BELAYSFastens the rigging
BELAYSHolds fast, at sea
BELAYSFastens, nautically
BELAYSSecures a mountaineer
BELAYSCeases