Definition
rappelled
verb
- descended a steep surface (such as a cliff or building) by sliding down a rope while controlling the speed with special equipment
Usage: past tense of rappel; mountaineering and rescue contexts
Examples
- The rescue team rappelled down the cliff to reach the stranded hikers.
- She rappelled from the helicopter onto the ship's deck.
- The rock climbers rappelled back down after reaching the summit.
- Special forces soldiers rappelled from the building's roof.
- He rappelled into the cave to explore the underground chamber.
- The firefighters rappelled down the tower to rescue the workers.