Belaying Pin Definition

bĭ-lāĭng

noun

A short, removable wooden or metal pin fitted in a hole in the rail of a boat and used for securing rigging lines.

American Heritage

A removable wooden or metal pin in the rail of a ship, around which ropes can be fastened.

Webster's New World

(nautical) Any of the short lengths of wood, iron or brass set up in convenient places on a ship to secure running rigging.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Belaying Pin

Singular:

belaying pin

Plural:

belaying-pins

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