rappelled also rappeled; rappelling also rappeling
: to descend (as from a cliff) by sliding down a rope passed under one thigh, across the body, and over the opposite shoulder or through a special friction device
rappel
noun
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Tom Cruise, symbolizing the handover to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, rappelled down into the stadium, accepted the Olympic flag and sped away on a motorcycle.
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Josh Feldman, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
The star — or a stunt double — will rappel down the Stade de France, land on the stadium field and hoist the Olympics’ official flag, TMZ reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024
Participants must raise at least $500 in order to rappel.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2024
The celebration boasted an array of music, a parade of nations and even Tom Cruise rappelling from the roof.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
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Josh Feldman, NBC News, 12 Aug. 2024
The star — or a stunt double — will rappel down the Stade de France, land on the stadium field and hoist the Olympics’ official flag, TMZ reported.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2024
Participants must raise at least $500 in order to rappel.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2024
The celebration boasted an array of music, a parade of nations and even Tom Cruise rappelling from the roof.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
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“Rappel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rappel. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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rappel
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rap·pel
rə-ˈpel 
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rappelled also rappeled; rappelling also rappeling
: to descend (as from a cliff) by sliding down a rope
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