usually a wooden pin, although they can also be made of steel, which fits though holes on the Pin Rail around which ropes can be wound to "tie - off" a load. Originating on Sailing ships Belaying pins are still used today in many houses especially those with traditional Hemp rigging systems.
Shown below, on the right (onstage) side of the picture.
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Shown below, on the right (onstage) side of the picture.
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