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Definition of rappelling - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
climbingTECH. US controlled descent down a surface using a ropeTECH. US
- Rappelling is an important skill for climbers.
Adjective
rock climbingTECH. US related to descending a rock face using a ropeTECH. US
- The rappelling gear is essential for the descent.
Origin of rappelling
French, rappeler (to recall)
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rappelling
descend using a rope for support
Examples of rappelling in a sentence
Rappelling in high winds demands careful communication with your partner. The climbers checked their rappelling equipment before starting the descent. Rappelling ropes were secured tightly to ensure safety.
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- French:rappel, d'escalade, ...
- German:Abseilen, Klettern, ...
- Italian:discesa in corda doppia, rappel, ...
- Spanish:rápel, descenso en rápel, ...
- Portuguese:rappel, descida de rapel, ...
- Chinese:速降, ...
- Japanese:ラペリング, ...
- Arabic:تَدَلٍّ, هُبُوطِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:סְנַפְּלִינְג, קָשׁוּר לְגְלִישַׁת מְצוּקִים בְּעֶזְרַת חֶבֶל, ...
- Russian:спуск по верёвке, раппелинг, ...
- Ukrainian:спуск на мотузці, спусковий, ...
- Hindi:रैपलिंग, ...
Definition of rappel - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
climbing techniquetr./intr. TECH. descend by sliding down a ropetr./intr. TECH.
- The climbers rappelled down the steep cliff safely..
2.
falconrytr. Rare call back a hawktr. Rare
- He used a signal to rappel the hawk.
Noun
1.
climbing techniqueTECH. US act of descending a vertical surface using a ropeTECH. US
- The climber performed a rappel down the steep cliff..
2.
militaryRare US drumbeat pattern to gather soldiersRare US
- The rappel echoed through the camp, calling everyone to assemble.
Images of rappel
act of descending a vertical surface using a rope
Origin of rappel
French, rappeler (to recall)
Examples of rappel in a sentence
She learned to rappel during her summer camp. The falconer whistled to rappel his bird. Trainers often rappel their hawks during shows. Her first rappel was both thrilling and terrifying. The guide demonstrated a safe rappel for the group. The soldiers marched in time with the rappel.
A rappel signaled the troops to gather at dawn.
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- French:descendre en rappel, rappel, ...
- German:abseilen, Abseilen, ...
- Italian:scendere in corda doppia, discesa in corda doppia, ...
- Spanish:hacer rápel, rápel, ...
- Portuguese:descer de rapel, rapel, ...
- Chinese:绳降, 速降, ...
- Japanese:ラペリングする, ラペル, ...
- Arabic:تَدَلَّى, هُبوط بِالحَبْل, ...
- Hebrew:לְגָלוֹשׁ בַּחֶבֶל, גְּלִישָׁה בְּחֶבֶל, ...
- Russian:дюльферовать, дюльфер, ...
- Ukrainian:спускатися на мотузці, спуск на мотузці, ...
- Hindi:रस्सी के सहारे उतरना, रैपल, ...
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