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Abseil
Meaning
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.
Noun
●
A
descent
in
mountaineering
using a
rope
looped
at the
top
and a
friction
device.
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Origin
abseil
English
abseilen
German
Sourced from
Etym
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