rappel
10 points
English
6 letters
Not in frequency data
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Definitions
noun
(mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body
verb
descend by means of a rappel
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Word forms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
(mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that i
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).