Abseiled

/æbˈseɪld/ verb

Definition

Past tense of abseil; descended a steep incline or cliff using ropes and climbing equipment.

Etymology

Regular past tense of 'abseil' with the '-ed' suffix. As a relatively recent borrowing (1950s+), it follows standard modern English verb conjugation patterns.

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Rescue workers, soldiers, and climbers use this word constantly—it's the kind of specialized action verb that exists in pockets of professional community language!

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