A device used by a belayer through which the climbing rope is threaded and which acts a brake on the rope in the event of their partner falling.
Device that uses friction to arrest a fall and control the descent of a climber.
A mechanical device used when belaying. Many types of belay device exist, including ATC, grigri, Reverso, Sticht plate, eight, tuber, and the Munter hitch. Some belay devices may also be used as descenders.
Any of several devices that are used to create a bend in the rope that provides manageable friction for belaying or rappelling
metal device through which a climbing rope is threaded to create friction to brake a fall; may double as rappel device.
A forged metal device of various configurations through which a climbing rope is threaded and then linked to a carabiner in order to provide friction to brake a fall.
A piece of equipment which you use to control the rope when belaying. Belay devices include "belay tubes" (many brands), the Figure eight, the Gri-gri, and the Sticht plate.