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Noun: auto-blocking belay device
  1. A metal plate with an elongated slot for the bight to go through and then a carabiner is attached so that when pull from the climber occurs the carabiner will be pulled to lock off the device
    "The belayer used an auto-blocking belay device to safely manage the rope";
    - guide plate

Type of: belay