noun
- the activity of descending a steep surface by sliding down a rope
Usage: mountaineering
verb
- present participle of rappel: to descend a steep surface by sliding down a rope
Usage: mountaineering
Examples
- The rock climbing course included instruction in rappelling techniques.
- She enjoyed rappelling down the cliff face during her outdoor adventure trip.
- The rescue team was rappelling into the canyon to reach the stranded hikers.
- Safety equipment is essential when rappelling down tall buildings.
- The military training exercise involved rappelling from helicopters.
- He spent the afternoon rappelling with his climbing group.
- The guide demonstrated proper rappelling form before the descent.