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Rapel

Noun:

1. A technique used in climbing and mountaineering where a person descends a vertical surface by sliding down a rope.

Example:

Before attempting the steep cliff, the experienced climber efficiently set up a rappel anchor and safely descended using the rapel technique.

Related Products:

• Rappel Gear
• Climbing Rope
• Climbing Carabiner

Verb:

2. To descend a vertical surface using the rapel technique.
3. To use persuasion or flattery to convince someone to do something.

Example:

1. The group of climbers decided to rapel down the cliff one by one, carefully controlling their speed.
2. The salesman used his charm to rapel the hesitant customer into purchasing the expensive product.

Related Products:

• Rope Descending Device
• Persuasion Techniques