abseiling
noun[U]
UKuk/ˈæb.seɪ.lɪŋ/us/ˈæb.seɪ.lɪŋ/(USrappelling)theactivityof going down a verysteepslopewhileholdingon to aropethat isfastenedto thetopof theslope:
(登山运动中的)绕绳下降outdooractivitiessuch as abseiling,parachuting, andcanoeing诸如绕绳下降、降落伞和划艇等室外运动
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- Safety iskeyin abseiling.
- Climbing or abseiling should not beundertakeninbigboots.
- Mostalpineabseiling is done from in situanchors.
- Withschoolpartyabseilingexpeditionsthegroupmay bemerelyoneclass, or awholeyeargroup.
- Hefell30feetin an abseilingaccident.
Mountaineering & rock climbing
- abseil
- ascender
- base camp
- belay
- bivvy
- climbing wall
- coasteering
- crampon
- foothold
- footing
- ice axe
- ice pick
- karabiner
- mountain climber
- mountainboarding
- rappelling
- rock climbing
- sherpa
- soloing
- sport climbing