abseiling
noun/ˈæbseɪlɪŋ/
/ˈæbseɪlɪŋ/
(British English) (North American English rappelling)
[uncountable]- the sport or activity of going down a steep cliff or rock while attached to a rope, pushing against the slope or rock with your feet
- The activity holiday promises abseiling, rock climbing, sailing and canoeing.
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