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Rappelling: meaning, definitions and examples

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rappelling

 

[ rษ™หˆpษ›lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

mountaineering, climbing

Rappelling is a controlled descent down a vertical surface using a rope. It is commonly used in activities such as climbing and caving, allowing climbers to safely lower themselves from heights. During rappelling, the individual uses a harness and a rope system to manage their descent. Mastery of rappelling techniques is crucial for safety in climbing activities.

Synonyms

abseiling, descending, rope descent

Examples of usage

  • We practiced rappelling at the climbing gym.
  • He made a smooth rappel down the cliff.
  • Rappelling is essential for descending steep rock faces.

Translations

Translations of the word "rappelling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rapel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅˆเคชเคฒเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Abseilen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rapeling

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟัƒัะบ ะฟะพ ะบะฐะฝะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zjazd na linie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒšใƒชใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rappeling

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rappeling

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ip ile inme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ž˜ํŽ ๋ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู‡ุจูˆุท ุจุงู„ุญุจุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sestup na lanฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zostup na lane

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”€้™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ spust po vrvi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rappelling

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

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒžแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ip ilษ™ enmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rappeling

Word origin

The term 'rappelling' originates from the French word 'rappeler,' which means 'to call back' or 'to recall.' In the context of climbing, it refers to the practice of descending a rope after having ascended. The technique was developed in the late 19th century as climbing and mountaineering became more popular. Initially, rappelling was primarily used in military and rescue operations, but it later gained acceptance in recreational climbing and caving. The practice allows climbers to exit difficult terrains safely and has become an essential skill in various adventurous activities worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,005, 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.