noun
- a person who manages the rope for a climber, especially in rock climbing or mountaineering, by controlling its tension and preventing falls
Usage: climbing and mountaineering term
Examples
- The belayer stood at the base of the cliff, keeping tension on the rope as the climber ascended.
- A good belayer is essential for safe rock climbing.
- She trained to become a certified belayer before leading climbing expeditions.
- The belayer quickly arrested the climber's fall by locking off the rope.
- Every climber needs a trusted belayer to climb safely.