Word: belay
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: be
lay
Definition: To besiege; invest; surround.
Morphemes:
Affix: be-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: Forming verbs derived from nouns or adjectives, usually with the sense of "to make, become, or cause to be".
Affix: lay
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To be placed or situated.