| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| cleats | to secure (a line) on a cleat |
| belayer | to secure (as a rope) by turns around a cleat, pin, or bitt |
| belayers | to secure (as a rope) by turns around a cleat, pin, or bitt |
| lifelines | A rope or line used for life-saving, typically one thrown to rescue someone in difficulties in water or one used by sailors to secure themselves to a boat |
| cleated | to secure to or by a cleat |
| secures | to relieve from exposure to danger act to make safe against adverse contingencies secure a supply line from enemy raids |
