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abseil verb

  /ˈæb.saɪl/ , /ˈæb.seɪl/ , /ˈɑbˌzaɪl/ , /ˈɑpˌzaɪ.l̩/ , /ˈɑpˌzaɪl/
  • (intransitive) To descend a steep or vertical drop using a rope with a mechanical friction device or (classic abseil) by wrapping the rope around the body; to rappel. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
 abseilen

abseil noun

  /ˈæb.saɪl/ , /ˈæb.seɪl/ , /ˈɑbˌzaɪl/ , /ˈɑpˌzaɪ.l̩/ , /ˈɑpˌzaɪl/
  • A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]
 Abseilen

abseiler noun

  /ˈæb.seɪ.lɚ/ , /ˈɑbˌzaɪ.lɚ/ , /ˈɑpˌzaɪ.lɚ/ , /ˈɑpˌzaɪ.l̩.ɚ/
  • Someone who abseils.
 Abseiler
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