Abseiling

/æbˈseɪlɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of abseil; the activity or technique of descending cliffs or steep terrain using ropes and equipment.

Etymology

From 'abseil' with the gerund/present participle suffix '-ing'. This form names both the ongoing action and the recreational activity itself.

Kelly Says

Abseiling is one of those activities that has become a word—like 'skiing' or 'climbing'—that people learn as both an action word and an exciting sport!

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.