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rappels
We have found lemma(root) word of rappels : rappel.
Definitions
[raˈpɛl], (Verb)
Definitions:
- descend a rock face or other near-vertical surface by using a doubled rope coiled around the body and fixed at a higher point; abseil
(e.g: they had to rappel down a long steep ice face)
Phrases:
Origin
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1930s: from French, literally ‘a recalling’, from rappeler in the sense ‘bring back to oneself’ (with reference to the rope manoeuvre)
[raˈpɛl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a descent made by rappelling; an abseil
(e.g: they were careful in setting up the rappel)
Phrases:
Origin
:
1930s: from French, literally ‘a recalling’, from rappeler in the sense ‘bring back to oneself’ (with reference to the rope manoeuvre)
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