Abseil

Pronunciation

• US

Origin

From German abseilen, from ab- ("down") + Seil ("rope").

Verb

1. (intransitive) 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. First attested in the mid 20th century.

Derived terms

• abseiler

Full definition of abseil

Noun

1. A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device. First attested in the mid 20th century.

Anagrams

• Blaise, Isabel