säkra — meaning in English

English meaning

• belay verb In climbing, to hold and control the rope so that a falling climber is caught safely.
• fuse noun A safety device containing a component that melts to break an electrical circuit if the current is too high.

Senses

säkra is used for these senses in English:

• belay (transitive, climbing) To handle a climbing rope to prevent (a climber) from falling to the ground.
• fuse (transitive, electricity) To furnish with or install a fuse in (a circuit) to protect against overcurrent.

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.

fuse — full definition

1. noun A safety device containing a component that melts to break an electrical circuit if the current is too high.
2. verb To melt or blend together, especially under heat.

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