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belaying pin

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  1. 1. A strong pin in the side of a vessel, or by the mast, round which ropes are wound when they are fastened or belayed. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. a wood or metal bar to which a rope can be secured (as on a ship or in mountain climbing) Source: wordnet
  3. 3. A strong pin in the side of a vessel, or by the mast, round which ropes are wound when they are fastened or belayed. Source: webster
  4. 4. A strong pin in the side of a vessel, or by the mast, roundwhich ropes are wound when they are fastened or belayed. Source: adambom

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