French, literally, recall, from Old French rapel, from rapeler to recall, from re- + apeler to appeal, call — more at appeal

RAPPEL meaning: 1. to go down a very steep slope by holding on to a rope that is fastened to the top of the slope…. Learn more.

RAPPEL definition: (in mountaineering) the act or method of moving down a steep incline or past an overhang by means of a double rope secured above and placed around the body, usually …

Rapel synonyms, Rapel pronunciation, Rapel translation, English dictionary definition of Rapel. ) intr.v. ab·seiled, ab·seil·ing, ab·seils To rappel. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English …

3 meanings: 1. → another word (esp US) for abseil 2. → another word (esp US) for abseil 3. (formerly) a drumbeat to call.... Click for more definitions.

Definition of rappel verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Dec 24, 2025 · → Catalan: ràpel → Dutch: rappel → Indonesian: rapel → English: rappel → Portuguese: rapel → Romanian: rapel → Spanish: rapel

RAPPEL meaning: to move down a steep cliff, rock, etc., by pushing your feet against its surface and sliding down a rope

Rappel definition: A descent of a vertical surface, as a cliff or wall, by sliding down a belayed rope that is passed under one thigh and over the opposite shoulder or through a device that …

Define rappel. rappel synonyms, rappel pronunciation, rappel translation, English dictionary definition of rappel. technique of controlled descent from a height: rappel down a cliff Not to be …