Rappel: meaning, definitions and examples

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rappel

 

[ rรฆหˆpษ›l ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mountaineering activity

To rappel is a technique used in climbing and mountaineering that involves descending a vertical or near-vertical surface using a rope. The process entails passing the rope through a friction device secured to the body and gradually letting oneself down while controlling the speed of descent. This skill is crucial for climbers who need to safely descend after reaching the summit or when retreating. Rappelling allows for a controlled descent on steep terrain where conventional descent methods might be unsafe or impractical.

Synonyms

abseil, descend, lower

Examples of usage

  • The climbers decided to rappel down the cliff after summiting.
  • He learned how to rappel safely before attempting the challenging climb.
  • Rappelling requires practice to master proper techniques.

Translations

Translations of the word "rappel" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น chamada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคฆ เคฆเคฟเคฒเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Erinnerung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengingat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะณะฐะดัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przypomnienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒชใƒžใ‚คใƒณใƒ€ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rappel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ recordatorio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hatฤฑrlatma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•Œ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฐูƒูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™ipomenutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pripomienka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ้†’

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ opozorilo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รกminning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตัะบะตั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xatฤฑrlatma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ recordatorio

Etymology

The term 'rappel' originates from the French word 'rappeler', which means 'to call back'. This term was adapted in the context of climbing to describe the action of descending a rock face using a rope. The practice began to gain popularity in the climbing community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in relation to mountain climbing and alpinism. As climbing techniques evolved, so did the methods of rappelling, incorporating new materials and safety equipment to enhance the safety and efficiency of the descent. Over time, 'rappel' has become standard terminology in both recreational and professional climbing, symbolizing a critical skill for navigating steep terrains.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,149, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.