Belay

Be·lay

Belay

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Belaid; p. pr. & vb. n. Belaying

  1. To lay on or cover; to adorn. [Obs.]
    Jacket . . . belayed with silver lace.
  2. To make fast, as a rope, by taking several turns with it round a pin, cleat, or kevel. (Naut.)
  3. To lie in wait for with a view to assault. Hence: to block up or obstruct. [Obs.]

Phrases & Compounds
Belay thee!
Stop.