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abseiler

/ˈæbˌseɪ.lɚ/
ab · seil · er
Plural:abseilers
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• noun

1

British A climber or mountaineer who descends a steep cliff, rock face, or vertical surface by using a doubled rope secured at a higher point and coiled around the body or passed through a friction device.

Example

"The experienced abseiler checked the harness and anchor bolts twice before backing over the edge of the limestone cliff."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

'Abseiler' is primarily used in British and Commonwealth English, whereas 'rappeller' is the standard equivalent in American English.

• Nearby Words

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absconder
abseil
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abseiling
absence
absent

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'abseil' plus the agentive suffix '-er', with 'abseil' borrowed from the German 'abseilen', literally meaning 'to rope down' (from 'ab-' meaning 'down' and 'Seil' meaning 'rope').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Abseiler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/abseiler
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