zip-lines
Gravity-powered cables
Zip-lines are cables stretched between elevated points, along which people ride using a pulley and harness, typically for recreation or as a thrill-seeking activity at adventure parks.
The experience combines the sensation of flying with controlled descent through natural or constructed environments.
We spent the afternoon on the zip-lines through the forest canopy.
As a verb, to zip-line is to travel along such a cable.
Straps controlling an animal
- cableHeavy-duty woven line
- pulleyGrooved wheel for rope
- trolleyWheeled cart or railcar
- carabinerSpring-gated metal link
helmet · brake · gloves · lanyard · anchor · tensioner · sling · handlebar
Measured height above reference
- elevationHeight above reference point
- treetopUppermost branches
- canopyOverhead protective covering
- aerialElevated, or signal-catcher
platform · cliff · gorge · canyon · overlook · valley · suspended · drop
Directed rate of motion
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- glideMove with effortless continuity
- swooshRushing, sweeping sound
whiz · rush · wind · fast · swift · hurtle · soaring · descent
Emergency response hormone
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
- heart-poundingCausing intense physical excitement
daring · fearless · boldness · buzz · electrifying · intense · invigorating · euphoria
Conservation-minded nature tourism
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
- jungleDense tropical forest
rainforest · forest · treetops · wildlife · nature · scenic · landscape · course
harness
Straps controlling an animal
carabiner · helmet · brake · gloves · lanyard · anchor · tensioner · sling · handlebar
altitude
Measured height above reference
aerial · platform · cliff · gorge · canyon · overlook · valley · suspended · drop · spanning
velocity
Directed rate of motion
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- glideMove with effortless continuity
swoosh · whiz · rush · wind · fast · swift · hurtle · soaring · descent · gravity
adrenaline
Emergency response hormone
- exhilarationIntense joyful excitement
- rushQuick sudden movement
- excitementState of eager enthusiasm
heart-pounding · daring · fearless · boldness · buzz · electrifying · intense · invigorating · euphoria · gutsy
ecotourism
Conservation-minded nature tourism
- excursionBrief recreational trip
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- explorationTraveling through unknown regions
jungle · rainforest · forest · treetops · wildlife · nature · scenic · landscape · course
zip-lineshiking trails
Recreational walking routes outdoors
footpaths · walking paths · ground transportation · tunnels · underground passages
zip-lineschairlifts
Suspended cable-mounted seats
ski lifts · gondolas · cable cars · funiculars · escalators
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