Meaning of abseil | Babel Free
/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
Français
descendre en rappel
Nederlands
abseilen
Português
rapelar
Русский
спускаться на верёвке
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.