Word: belay
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: be
lay
Definition: To lie in wait for in order to attack; block up or obstruct.
Morphemes:
Affix: be-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: On, upon, at, to, in contact with something.
Affix: lay
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be in a horizontal position; to lie (from confusion with lie).