abseil

verb

Meaning

Descend a steep cliff or wall by sliding down a fixed rope.

Examples

We had to abseil down the final section of the mountain because the trail was blocked.
Beginners often find it frightening to abseil for the first time.

Synonyms: descend, rappel

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abseil

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈæbseɪl/

Definition

Descend a steep cliff or wall by sliding down a fixed rope.

Examples

We had to abseil down the final section of the mountain because the trail was blocked.
Beginners often find it frightening to abseil for the first time.
The rescue team used a specialized device to abseil into the deep canyon.

How to Use abseil

abseil down (prepositional phrase): The act of descending a specific surface. — "They had to abseil down the tower during the training exercise."
abseil off (prepositional phrase): Starting the descent from a specific point. — "Make sure the anchor is secure before you abseil off the ledge."

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