rappelling
|rap-pel-ling|
B2
/rəˈpɛlɪŋ/
(rappel)
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,' and eventually became the modern English word 'rappelling' through usage in climbing terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to call back,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'descending by rope.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of descending 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 climbers were rappelling down the cliff.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/09 15:27