abseil
/ˈæbseɪl/
verb
- To go down a steep surface, such as a cliff or building, using a rope that is wrapped around your body to control the speed of descent.
- During the rescue, the firefighter had to abseil from the helicopter to reach the hiker.
- In the training course, we learned how to abseil safely using a harness and rope.
- The climbers decided to abseil down the cliff because the path was too dangerous.
noun
- A descent made by abseiling down a steep surface using a rope.
- The abseil down the waterfall was the most exciting part of the trip.
- The instructor watched each abseil carefully to make sure everyone was safe.
- He completed a 100-meter abseil from the top of the skyscraper for charity.