Word: belay
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: be
lay
Definition: The securing of a rope to a rock or other projection.
Morphemes:
Affix: be-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: On, upon, at, to, in contact with something.
Affix: lay
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The direction a rope is twisted.