: a talisman, amulet, voodoo charm, spell, or incantation believed capable of warding off evil and bringing good luck to oneself or of bringing misfortune to another.

GriGri Belaying: How To Give Slack Hold your index finger out while gripping the brake rope tightly with your other three fingers. Place your index finger under the lip on the side of the GriGri. Put your thumb over the back edge of the handle and push it down. This temporarily disengages the locking mechanism.