abseil

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Pronunciation

/ˈæb.seɪl/ (UK)

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/ˈæb.seɪl/ (UK) · /ˈæb.saɪl/ (UK) · /ˈæb.seɪl/ (US) · /-saɪl/ (US) · /ˈɑp.zaɪl/ (US)

Definition of abseil

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

(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.

“Although only five miles north of Winchester, the tunnel is in a rural location with no road access. Contractors were only able to reach the site after cutting through thick vegetation and abseiling down the slope on ropes.”

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verb

(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.

“Although only five miles north of Winchester, the tunnel is in a rural location with no road access. Contractors were only able to reach the site after cutting through thick vegetation and abseiling down the slope on ropes.”

noun

A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device.

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From German abseilen, from ab- (“down”) + Seil (“rope”).

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