English
Etymology
20th Century, from G. abseilen, from ab- down + Seil rope.
Pronunciation
(RP) IPA|/�æbseɪl/
Verb
wikipedia
en-verb
- intransitive To descend a vertical face using a rope with a mechanical friction device; to rappel.
Translations
Dutch: abseilen
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French : descendre en rappel
Noun
abseil
- Such a descent.
Translations
Dutch: het abseilen, gezekerde afdaling
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pl:abseil
ru:abseil
vi:abseil
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