abseil

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English

Etymology

From (deprecated template usage) [etyl] German abseilen, from ab- (“down”) + Seil (“rope”).

Pronunciation

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Verb

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abseil (third-person singular simple present abseils, present participle abseiling, simple past and past participle abseiled)

  1. (intransitive) 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. [First attested in the mid 20th century.][1]

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Noun

abseil (plural abseils)

  1. A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device. [First attested in the mid 20th century.][1]

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