Definitions for rappels

rappels rap·pel

Spelling: [ra-pel, ruh-]
IPA: /ræˈpɛl, rə-/

Rappels is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 217 anagrams from letters in rappels (aelpprs).

Definitions for rappels

noun

  1. (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 under the left thigh and over the right shoulder, and paid out gradually in the descent.

verb (used without object)

  1. to descend by means of a rappel.

Origin of rappels

1930-35; French: mountaineering term, literally, a recall. See repeal

Examples for rappels

Friday morning the 'rappel' was beat—always a disagreeable hint.

A beener or D ring was attached to each trainee via a rappel seat that went around his waist and upper thighs.

The rappel contains the report of a meeting which was held last night of all the Republican Committees.

In time the X Troop was trained to rappel and parachute; to use guns, bayonets and knives; and even to kill with bare hands.

The rappel was being beaten at that moment for the fatal sortie.

Then was beat the 'rappel'—then the 'gnrale'—then again the firing.

We were at table, or it was about half-past six o'clock, when the drum beat the rappel.

He paraglided, scuba dived, and even tried to rappel down Mt. Rushmore before he was rebuffed by park officials.

But no, he never noticed him no more than the tambour that beat the rappel.

Seeing that he was reading the rappel, I conversed “liberally.”

Word Value for rappels
Scrable

10

Words with friends

13

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