подстрахова́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• belay verb In climbing, to hold and control the rope so that a falling climber is caught safely.
• spot noun A small mark or patch of a different color or texture on a surface.

Senses

подстрахова́ть is used for these senses in English:

• belay (transitive, climbing) To handle a climbing rope to prevent (a climber) from falling to the ground.
• spot (transitive, gymnastics, dance, weightlifting, climbing) To support or assist a maneuver, or to be prepared to assist if safety dictates.

belay — full definition

1. verb In climbing, to hold and control the rope so that a falling climber is caught safely.
2. verb To secure a rope firmly around a fixed point such as a cleat.
3. verb As a command, to stop or cancel an action already underway.

spot — full definition

1. noun A small mark or patch of a different color or texture on a surface.
2. noun A particular place or location.
3. noun A small pimple or blemish on the skin.
4. verb To notice, find, or recognize something.
5. verb To stand by and support someone performing a physical exercise, ready to help if needed.

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