abseil

[US]/'æbseɪl/
[UK]/'æzaɪl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. descending a rope technique
Word Forms
Present Participleabseiling
Pluralabseils
Third Person Singularabseils
Past Tenseabseiled
Past Participleabseiled

Example Sentences

There is so much to do, canyoning, canoeing, abseiling, bushwalking fishing or just relax by the river and enjoy a simple family picnic.

An abseiler died in Tai Po after being found hanging sixty feet from the top of a cliff with a rope wrapped around his neck.

She decided to abseil down the cliff for charity.

The experienced climber taught the beginners how to abseil safely.

Abseiling requires proper equipment and training.

He had to abseil into the cave to explore its depths.

The group of friends decided to abseil together for an adrenaline rush.

Abseiling down a waterfall is a thrilling adventure.

Before attempting to abseil, make sure the ropes are secure.

She overcame her fear of heights by learning to abseil.

The instructor demonstrated the proper technique for abseiling.

Abseiling can be a challenging but rewarding activity.

Real-world Examples

Not something you see every day: Santa abseiling down a 100-metre-tall building in Berlin.

Source: BBC News Vocabulary

I really wish that back when I was in Cambridge, I tried more dancing or kickboxing or rowing or windsurfing or abseiling or climbing.

Source: Cambridge top student book sharing

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