Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rappel
verb
/rəˈpɛl/
Definition
Rappel refers to a technique used in climbing and mountaineering where a person descends a vertical surface by sliding down a rope while controlling their speed with a harness and other equipment.
Examples
- The climbers had to rappel down the cliff to reach the base safely.
- She learned how to rappel during her rock climbing course.
- They used a technique called rappelling to navigate down the mountain quickly.
Meaning
The act of descending a steep cliff or rock face using a rope secured above.
Synonyms
- descend
- abseil
- drop
