Rappel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹæˈpɛl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rappel is a noun meaning Descent by means of a rope.
Meaning
Descent by means of a rope.
More Meanings
- To abseil.
- (military) A drumbeat pattern for calling soldiers to gather.
- (obsolete) To call back a hawk.
Example Sentences
[…] he has to retramp the same streets, rebeat the same rappel […]
Word Forms
- rappels
- rappelling
- rappeling
- rappelled
- rappeled
Synonyms for rappel
Depending on context, synonyms include rappelling, abseiling.
Related Words
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