a cylindrical, sometimes tapered pin, usually of metal or wood, that fits into a hole in a pin or fife rail: used for belaying
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belay′ing pin′, [Naut.]
- Nautical, Naval Termsa short, round bar of metal or wood, inserted in a fife rail or pin rail, to which a rope is belayed.
- 1830–40
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