CEFR B1

hang-by

phrasal verb

Meaning

A method of attachment or support, often used in rock climbing or other outdoor activities, where a rope or other device is used to hang by or suspend an object or person.

Examples

The rescue team used a hang-by to lower the injured hiker down the mountain.
The hang-by on the rope was secure, so I felt safe as I began my descent.

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hang-by (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /hæŋˈbaɪ/

Definition

A method of attachment or support, often used in rock climbing or other outdoor activities, where a rope or other device is used to hang by or suspend an object or person.

Examples

The rescue team used a hang-by to lower the injured hiker down the mountain.
The hang-by on the rope was secure, so I felt safe as I began my descent.

How to Use hang-by

hang by a thread (idiom): to be in a precarious or uncertain situation — "The project was hanging by a thread, but we managed to secure the funding."
hang by a rope (prepositional phrase): to be suspended or supported by a rope — "The climber was hanging by a rope as she made her way up the mountain."

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