abseil

verb

UK/ˈæb.seɪl/
US/ˈæb.seɪl/

Definitions of abseil verb

  1. TransitiveIntransitive

    To descend a steep surface using a rope secured at a higher point.

    • The explorers carefully abseiled down the cliff.

    • They decided to abseil from the summit to the valley floor.

    • Abseiling is a sport that requires skill and the right equipment.