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abseil Definition

ab·seil (äp′zīl′, -sīl′; -äb′-)

intransitive verb

to descend by rappelling

Etymology: Ger abseilen < ab, down + seil, a rope

noun

such a descent

abseil Usage Examples

Object

  • archery: Activities include canoeing, rock climbing and abseiling, archery, hill walking, kayaking, orienteering.
  • kayaking: Kids enjoyed activities such as: archery, abseiling, kayaking, raft building and water games.
  • orienteering: On site activities include canoeing, sailing, climbing, horse riding, swimming, abseiling, orienteering, archery and many more.
  • caving: The optional activities include climbing, hill walking, abseiling, caving, rafting and orienteering.
  • biking: I play tennis and squash and also enjoy climbing, abseiling, mountain biking and running, and have achieved many awards for swimming.
  • walking: Communication & co-operation ( through rock climbing, abseiling, hill walking, sailing, open canoeing ).

Converse of object

sponsor: Join our sponsored abseil from Guys Hospital Tower on May 20th 2006.

Adjective modifier

140ft: The 140ft freefall abseil is a fundraiser for the Bobby Moore Fund, which raises money for research into bowel cancer.

Modifies a noun

  • rope: Once one has pulled the abseil rope down from the first pitch, there can be no turning back.
  • descent: An abseil descent is recommended for the routes on the First Platform.
  • tower: So whether you would like to leap off the abseil tower or dive into a good book the choice is yours!

Modifying Another Word

down: Abseil here down the broken corner of Dingle Dell to boulders well above the sea.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • down: Had to abseil down once we reached the top.
  • off: To descend, walk left to a large tree and abseil off: 10.

Followed by a transitive particle

off: Fancy abseiling off jungle waterfalls or some bamboo rafting?

Particle object:

  • cliff: Climb stunning valleys or abseil down dizzying cliff faces over the water's edge.
  • face: Abseiling down a sheer cliff face may not be the obvious choice of activity for someone with an intense fear of heights.
  • side: She even had the guts to abseil down the side ( full height ) of the Canary Wharf Tower, Big respect!

Preposition: from

top: We also did abseiling from the top of the rocks, some 50 feet up.

Noun used with modifier

charity: The funds raised through this charity abseil will remain in Kent.