abseil

/หˆรฆb.saษชl/
noun
  1. 1

    A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device.

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verb
  1. 1

    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.

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Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/abseil