abseil
Meanings
Verb
- To descend a steep or vertical drop using a rope with a mechanical friction device or (classic abseil) by wrapping the rope around the body; to rappel.
Noun
- A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device.
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Origin
- From German abseilen, from ab + Seil.
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