abseil
|ab-seil|
B2
/ˈæbseɪl/
descend with rope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abseil' originates from German, specifically the word 'abseilen,' where 'ab-' meant 'down' and 'seilen' meant 'to rope.'
Historical Evolution
'abseilen' was adopted into English as 'abseil' and has retained its original meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to rope down,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to descend a steep slope or vertical drop using a rope coiled around the body and fixed at a higher point.
She decided to abseil down the cliff face.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/07 02:36