abseil

• Sustantivo que designa el descenso controlado por una superficie vertical, como una roca o una pared, mediante una cuerda fijada en un punto superior y enrollada alrededor del cuerpo.

A noun referring to a controlled descent down a vertical surface, such as a cliff or wall, using a rope that is fixed at a higher point and wrapped around the body.

1. Descent techniqueB2formalbritishsport

   A controlled descent down a vertical surface, such as a cliff or building, using a rope and specialized equipment.

   Técnica de descenso en rappel

   • The climber performed a safe abseil down the rock face.
   • They practiced the abseil technique before the expedition.
   • An abseil requires careful attention to rope management.

   Sinónimosrappel

• Verbo que describe el descenso por una pendiente pronunciada o superficie vertical mediante una cuerda, generalmente en montañismo o escalada.

A verb used to describe the act of descending a steep slope or vertical surface using a rope, typically in mountaineering or rock climbing.

1. Descend a vertical surfaceB2formalbritish

   To slide down a steep slope or vertical surface, such as a cliff or building, using a rope that is secured at the top and controlled by friction.

   Descender en rappel

   • The climbers had to abseil down the sheer rock face.
   • She learned how to abseil safely during her mountaineering course.
   • They abseiled from the top of the building for the rescue drill.

   Sinónimosrappelrope down

   Antónimosascendclimb

2. Rope descent techniqueB2formalbritish

   To lower oneself down a mountainside or cliff using a rope coiled around the body for control and safety.

   Descenso en rappel

   • He abseiled down the canyon wall with expert precision.
   • The team abseiled into the cave to explore its depths.
   • After reaching the summit, they abseiled back to the base camp.

   Sinónimosrappelrope down