noun Download 🔗Share A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device. Examples : "The experienced climber checked her abseil carefully before stepping over the cliff edge. " sport action technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To descend a steep or vertical drop using a rope with a mechanical friction device or (classic abseil) by wrapping the rope around the body; to rappel. Examples : "The experienced climbers will abseil down the cliff face to reach the cave below. " sport action technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading