Meaning & use
rappel
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To descend a steep surface, such as a cliff or building, by sliding down a rope in a controlled manner.
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The climbers rappelled down the cliff face after reaching the summit.
Firefighters practiced rappelling from the roof during training exercises.
A note on using this word
Called 'abseiling' in British English; both terms describe the same rope-descending technique.
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