rappel

2 definitions • 3 examples

to go down a very steep slope by holding on to a rope that is fastened to the top of the slope:

rappel down She rappelled down the rock face.

the act of going down a very steep slope by holding on to a rope that is fastened to the top of the slope:

After a few more rappels down some smaller cliffs, we went for a much-needed swim.

We finished the rappel with no dramas.