abseils
Drops down cliffs
Abseils is the third-person singular present tense of abseil, meaning to descend a steep surface by sliding down a rope while using one's feet against the surface for control.
The technique is essential in rock climbing, caving, and rescue operations.
British English favors abseil while American English typically uses rappel for the same action.
She abseils down the cliff face with practiced ease.
Downward slope or lineage
- loweringMoving something downward
- brakeDevice to slow motion
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- figure-eightTwo conjoined loops
descender · belay · anchor · backup · leapfrogging
Straps controlling an animal
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- descenderLetter part below baseline
- figure-eightTwo conjoined loops
- ropeThick twisted fibers
Vertical rock wall
- overhangSection projecting beyond support
- precipiceSteep rock face
- rockfaceExposed cliff surface
- gorgeDeep, narrow valley
ravine · escarpment · crag · chasm · waterfall · canyon · ledge · abyss
Technical gorge descent sport
- mountaineeringSport of climbing peaks
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
rescue · military · spelunking · wildness · adrenaline · thrill · outdoor
Itemized verification guide
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- instructorOne who teaches skills
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
- knotsSecured loops in rope
redundancy · communication · emergency · precautions · helmet · protection · guidelines · certified
descent
Downward slope or lineage
- loweringMoving something downward
- brakeDevice to slow motion
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
figure-eight · descender · belay · anchor · backup · leapfrogging
harness
Straps controlling an animal
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
- descenderLetter part below baseline
- figure-eightTwo conjoined loops
cliff
Vertical rock wall
gorge · ravine · escarpment · crag · chasm · waterfall · canyon · ledge · abyss · drop
canyoneering
Technical gorge descent sport
- mountaineeringSport of climbing peaks
- climbingAscending by physical effort
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
exploration · rescue · military · spelunking · wildness · adrenaline · thrill · outdoor
checklist
Itemized verification guide
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- instructorOne who teaches skills
- backupStored duplicate for recovery
knots · redundancy · communication · emergency · precautions · helmet · protection · guidelines · certified · rescue