verb
- to descend a steep surface (such as a cliff or building) by sliding down a rope
Usage: mountaineering; military
noun
- a descent down a steep surface using a rope
Usage: mountaineering; military
Examples
- The climbers had to rappel down the cliff face to reach the base.
- She learned to rappel during her rock climbing course.
- The rescue team will rappel from the helicopter to reach the stranded hikers.
- After reaching the summit, they began their rappel back down.
- The soldiers practiced their rappel technique from the training tower.
- His first rappel was terrifying but exhilarating.
- The guide demonstrated the proper rappel setup before we descended.