abseilとは意味・読み方・使い方

発音

• (英国発音) IPA^(key): /ˈæb.seɪl/, /ˈæb.saɪl/
• (米国発音) IPA^(key): /ˈɑpˌzaɪl/, /ˈɑpˌzaɪ.l̩/, /ˈɑbˌzaɪl/, /ˈæb.seɪl/

動詞

abseil (三人称単数 現在形 abseils, 現在分詞 abseiling, 過去形および過去分詞形 abseiled)

1. (intransitive) 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. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]^[1]
   • 2020 September 9, Paul Clifton, “Heavy rainfall causes landslip in Hampshire”, in Rail, page 11:

     Although only five miles north of Winchester, the tunnel is in a rural location with no road access. Contractors were only able to reach the site after cutting through thick vegetation and abseiling down the slope on ropes.

同意語

• rappel

派生語

• abseiler

名詞

abseil (複数形 abseils)

1. A descent in mountaineering using a rope looped at the top and a friction device. [First attested in the mid 20th century.]^[1]

同意語

• rappel

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