Word: belay
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: be
lay
Definition: The general command to stop or cease.
Morphemes:
Affix: be-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: On, upon, at, to, in contact with something.
Affix: lay
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cause to subside or abate.