abseils
|ab-seils|
B2
/ˈæbseɪlz/
(abseil)
descend with rope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'abseil' originates from German, specifically the word 'abseilen,' where 'ab-' meant 'down' and 'seilen' meant 'rope.'
Historical Evolution
'abseilen' transformed into the English word 'abseil' and eventually became the modern English word 'abseil.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to descend by rope,' 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 surface by sliding down a rope while using one's feet to control the speed of descent.
She abseils down the cliff with ease.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/07 03:21