abseil

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæb.seɪl/ or /ˈæb.saɪl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɑpˌzaɪl/ or /ˈɑpˌzaɪ.l̩/ or /ˈɑbˌzaɪl/ or /ˈæb.seɪl/

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Verb

Plain form abseil

Third-person singular abseils

Past tense abseiled

Past participle abseiled

Present participle abseiling

1. (intransitive) If a person abseils, they descend a steep or vertical drop using a rope with a mechanical friction device.
   • Synonym: rappel

Noun

Singular abseil

Plural abseils

1. A rappel is a descent from a mountain using a rope looped at the top and a friction device.