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Meaning of abseil | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B1
/ˈæb.seɪl/

Definitions

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.

intransitive

Equivalents

Deutsch abseilen
Nederlands abseilen
Português rapelar

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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