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abseil.

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.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ˈæb.seɪl/UK/ˈæb.saɪl/UK/ˈæb.seɪl/US/-saɪl/US
  1. 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.

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Where this word comes from

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

noun/ˈæb.seɪl/UK/ˈæb.saɪl/UK/ˈæb.seɪl/US/-saɪl/US
  1. A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device.

Where this word comes from

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

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