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Rappel
01
the act of descending a cliff using rope that is coiled around the body
Examples
The mountaineering course included a rappel, where participants practiced descending a steep cliff using ropes and harnesses.
to rappel
01
to descend a steep cliff or rock face by sliding down a rope, typically using specialized equipment
Examples
The mountaineers decided to rappel down the cliff to reach the safer ground below.
