rappel
|rap-pel|
B2
/ræˈpɛl/
descend with rope
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rappel' originates from French, specifically the word 'rappeler,' where 're-' meant 'again' and 'appeler' meant 'to call.'
Historical Evolution
'rappeler' transformed into the English word 'rappel,' maintaining its original meaning related to descending with a rope.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to call back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to descend using a rope.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to descend a vertical surface, such as a rock face, by sliding down a rope while using one's feet to control the speed of descent.
The climber decided to rappel down the cliff.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 14:33