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