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rappelled

 

[ rəˈpɛld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mountain climbing

Rappelled refers to the method of descending a vertical surface, such as a cliff or rock face, using a rope. It involves securing oneself to the rope and controlling the descent with one's hands and feet. This technique is commonly used in climbing and mountaineering for safety and efficiency. Rappelling is essential in situations where descending a steep or vertical area is necessary, such as in outdoor climbing or rescue operations.

Synonyms

abseil, descend

Examples of usage

  • The climber rappelled down the steep cliff safely.
  • We rappelled from the top of the mountain after a successful ascent.
  • He learned how to rappel during his climbing course.

Translations

Translations of the word "rappelled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rapelado

🇮🇳 रैपेल किया गया

🇩🇪 abgeseilt

🇮🇩 turun tali

🇺🇦 спустився на мотузці

🇵🇱 zjeżdżony

🇯🇵 ラペルされた

🇫🇷 rappelé

🇪🇸 rapelado

🇹🇷 ip sıyırılmış

🇰🇷 래펠된

🇸🇦 تم النزول

🇨🇿 sestoupený

🇸🇰 zlezený

🇨🇳 下降

🇸🇮 spustil

🇮🇸 rappelled

🇰🇿 жардан түскен

🇬🇪 ჩამოვიდა

🇦🇿 en tərəfdən enmək

🇲🇽 descendido

Word origin

The term 'rappel' comes from the French verb 'rappelez', meaning 'to recall' or 'to pull back'. This reflects the action of pulling on the rope to control one’s descent. The word entered the English language in the early 20th century, particularly within military and climbing contexts. Rappelling was originally developed for military operations and eventually found its way into recreational climbing as techniques and safety measures were formalized. Over time, it has become a standard practice in mountain climbing and caving, emphasizing the importance of safety and technique in these adventures.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,890, 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.