Abseiling: meaning, definitions and examples

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abseiling

 

[ หˆรฆb.seษช.lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Sports
Context #1 | Verb

sporting activity

Abseiling, also known as rappelling, is a controlled descent down a rock face or other vertical surface using a rope. It is commonly used in climbing, mountaineering, and rescue operations. The technique allows individuals to lower themselves safely while descending steep terrain.

Synonyms

climbing down, descent, rappelling

Examples of usage

  • They went abseiling down the cliffs during their adventure trip.
  • Abseiling is a popular activity in outdoor education programs.
  • He learned the basics of abseiling before attempting the more challenging routes.
  • She enjoyed the thrill of abseiling off the edge of the canyon.

Translations

Translations of the word "abseiling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rappel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคฌเคธเฅ‡เคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abseilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teknik menuruni

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟัƒัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zjazd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒ–ใ‚ปใ‚คใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท descente en rappel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rapel

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ip atlama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”๋ฒฝ ํ•˜๊ฐ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ุจูˆุท ุจุงู„ุญุจู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sestup

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zlaลˆovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”€ๅฒฉไธ‹้™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spust

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ slรฆรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ั‹า›ั‚ะฐะฝ ั‚ำฉะผะตะฝ ั‚าฏัั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒก แƒ“แƒแƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™lษ™sik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rapel

Etymology

The term 'abseiling' is derived from the German word 'abseilen', which means to 'rope down' or 'descend by rope'. In German, 'ab' translates to 'down' and 'seil' means 'rope'. The technique has roots in Alpine climbing and rescue operations, gaining popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has since become a significant skill in various fields, including rock climbing, mountaineering, and even in military and emergency services for descending vertical hazards. The adoption of the term in English reflects the influence of German climbing culture on international mountaineering activities.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,238, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.