Definition
abseiling
noun
- the sport or activity of descending a vertical surface (such as a cliff or building) using a rope and harness
Usage: chiefly British; North American equivalent is 'rappelling'
verb
- to descend a vertical surface using a rope and harness
Usage: chiefly British; North American equivalent is 'rappel'
Examples
- The team went abseiling down the cliff face as part of their adventure training.
- She has been abseiling since she was a teenager and is now an expert.
- Abseiling requires proper equipment and safety training.
- The rescue team used abseiling techniques to reach the stranded hikers.
- He decided to try abseiling for the first time at an indoor climbing center.
- Abseiling is a popular activity for team-building exercises in outdoor education programs.