[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["Nautical.to fasten (a rope) by winding around a pin or short rod inserted in a holder so that both ends of the rod are clear.", "Mountain Climbing.to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a rope.to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to an object offering stable support.", "to secure (a person) by attaching to one end of a rope.", "to secure (a rope) by attaching to a person or to an object offering stable support.", "(used chiefly in the imperative)to cease (an action); stop.to ignore (an announcement, order, etc.):Belay that, the meeting will be at 0900 instead of 0800.", "to cease (an action); stop.", "to ignore (an announcement, order, etc.):Belay that, the meeting will be at 0900 instead of 0800."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to belay a rope:Belay on that cleat over there."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["Mountain Climbing.a rock, bush, or other object sturdy enough for a running rope to be passed around it to secure a hold."]}]