Search And Rescue Jargon

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verb to descend a rock face or other near-vertical surface by using a doubled rope coiled around the body and fixed at a higher point

  • The experienced mountaineer abseiled down the steep cliff with ease.
  • I can't believe she actually abseiled down that building!
  • He abseiled down the rock face like a boss.
  • She abseiled through the difficult situation with grace and determination.