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Abseil vs Rapel - What's the difference?

abseil | rapel |

Rapel is likely misspelled.


Rapel has no English definition.

As a verb abseil

is 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.

As a noun abseil

is a descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device.

abseil

English

Verb

(wikipedia abseil) (en verb)
  • 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.
  • Derived terms

    * abseiler

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device.
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    rapel

    Not English

    Rapel has no English definition. It may be misspelled.