abseil

(noun, verb)

noun

1. (mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body

Similar word(s): rappel

Definition categories: act, descent

verb

1. descend by means of a rappel

- You have to learn how to abseil when you want to do technical climbing

Similar word(s): rappel

Definition categories: motion, descend, fall