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abseiling

/ˈæbseɪlɪŋ/ /ˈæbzəlɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
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 were abseiling down the cliff face, controlling their descent with ropes and harnesses. "
sport action technical

Related Words

Illustration descend

descend verb

/dɪˈsɛnd/

To pass from a higher to a lower place; to move downwards; to come or go down in any way, for example by falling, flowing, walking, climbing etc.

"The rain descended, and the floods came."

Illustration mechanical

mechanical noun

/mɪˈkanɪk(ə)l/

Manually created layout of artwork that is camera ready for photographic reproduction.

"The graphic designer carefully prepared the mechanical for the company brochure. "

Illustration wrapping

wrapping noun

/ˈɹæpɪŋ/

The material in which something is wrapped.

"The wrapping paper was bright red and festive. "

Illustration friction

friction noun

/ˈfɹɪkʃən̩/

The rubbing of one object or surface against another.

"The friction between the pencil and paper allows us to write. "

Illustration vertical

vertical noun

/ˈvɜːtɪkəl/ /ˈvɝtɪkəl/

A vertex or zenith.

"The vertical of the mountain range was a breathtaking sight. "

Illustration harnesses

harnesses noun

/ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəsɪz/

A restraint or support, especially one consisting of a loop or network of rope or straps.

"The rock climber carefully checked his harnesses before starting his ascent. "

Illustration climbers

climbers noun

/ˈklaɪmɚz/

One who climbs.

"Example Sentence: "The climbers reached the top of the mountain after a long and difficult journey." "

Illustration controlling

controlling verb

/kənˈtroʊlɪŋ/ /kənˈtroʊlɪn/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

Illustration challenging

challenging verb

/ˈtʃæləndʒɪŋ/

To invite (someone) to take part in a competition.

"We challenged the boys next door to a game of football."

Illustration completed

completed verb

/kəmˈpliːtɪd/

To finish; to make done; to reach the end.

"He completed the assignment on time."

Illustration classic

classic noun

/ˈklæ.sɪk/

A perfect and/or early example of a particular style.

"The teacher's lesson plan was a classic example of how to teach fractions effectively. "

Illustration experienced

experienced verb

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

"I experienced a lot of new things during my summer vacation. "