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Abseiled: meaning, definitions and examples

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abseiled

 

[ หˆรฆb.seษชld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

climbing activity

Abseiled is the past tense of abseil, which refers to the technique of descending a vertical surface by using a rope. The process involves securing oneself to a rope and gradually lowering oneself down a steep slope or rock face. Typically used in climbing, mountaineering, and rescue operations, abseiling allows individuals to safely navigate down difficult terrains. This technique is especially useful in outdoor adventures, providing both thrill and safety when descending high cliffs or buildings.

Synonyms

descend, lower, rappel.

Examples of usage

  • She abseiled down the cliff with ease.
  • We abseiled from the top of the mountain.
  • They abseiled into the canyon during their expedition.

Translations

Translations of the word "abseiled" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desceu de corda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅˆเคชเฅ‡เคฒ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abgeseilt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ turun dengan tali

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟัƒัั‚ะธะฒัั ะฝะฐ ะบะฐะฝะฐั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zjechaล‚ na linie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒญใƒผใƒ—ใง้™ใ‚ŠใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท descendu en rappel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ descendido en rapel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ip ile inmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋กœํ”„๋ฅผ ํƒ€๊ณ  ๋‚ด๋ ค๊ฐ”๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุฒู„ ุนู„ู‰ ุงู„ุญุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slezl po lanฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zliezol po lane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้€š่ฟ‡็ปณ็ดขไธ‹ๆป‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sestopil po vrvi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรณr niรฐur รญ snรบru

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั€า›ะฐะฝะผะตะฝ ั‚ำฉะผะตะฝ ั‚าฏัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒจแƒ•แƒ แƒ—แƒแƒ™แƒ–แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ip ilษ™ enmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bajรณ por cuerda

Etymology

The word 'abseil' originates from the German term 'abseilen', which breaks down into 'ab' meaning 'off' or 'down from' and 'seil' meaning 'rope'. It was first introduced into English language usage in the early 20th century, particularly within the climbing and mountaineering communities. The technique was used historically for military purposes and later adapted for recreational use among climbers and adventurers. As climbing became more popular, especially in the UK, the term 'abseiling' gained traction and established itself as a standard term in the climbing jargon. The word reflects not just a physical action but a sense of adventure and exploration associated with the outdoors.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,959, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.