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Meaning of abseil

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abseil

Pronunciation:/ˈæb.saɪl//ˈæb.seɪl/

noun

Definitions

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

verb

Definitions

  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; to rappel.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/abseil

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