Definition of rappel
rappelled
alsorappeled
;rappelling
alsorappeling
intransitive verb
: to descend (as from a cliff) by sliding down a rope passed under one thigh, across the body, and over the opposite shoulder or through a special friction device
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Origin and Etymology of rappel
French, literally, recall, from Old French rapel, from rapeler to recall, from re- + apeler to appeal, call — more at appeal
RAPPEL Defined for English Language Learners
rappel
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verb
Definition of rappel for English Language Learners
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: to move down a steep cliff, rock, etc., by pushing your feet against its surface and sliding down a rope
RAPPEL Defined for Kids
rappel
verb
rap·pel
\rə-ˈpel, ra-\
Definition of rappel for Students
rappelled
;rappelling
: to move down a steep slope (as a cliff) by pushing the feet against its surface and sliding down a rope
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