abseil

• Nom désignant une descente contrôlée le long d'une surface verticale, telle qu'une falaise ou un mur, à l'aide d'une corde fixée en haut et enroulée autour du corps.

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.

   Descente 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.

   Synonymesrappel

• Verbe décrivant la descente d'une pente raide ou d'une surface verticale à l'aide d'une corde, généralement en alpinisme ou en escalade.

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.

   Descendre 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.

   Synonymesrappelrope down

   Antonymesascendclimb

2. Rope descent techniqueB2formalbritish

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

   Descente 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.

   Synonymesrappelrope down