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belay

used in technical theatre to describe twisting the ropes of a rail system with a belay pin to keep the lineset from moving while weights are being added or taken off, usually only done when the lineset will be significantly arbor or batten heavy. comes from the nautical term to belay.
I need you to belay lineset nine.
by AliyaDaimhin January 23, 2017
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