Rappel

6 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To descend a steep cliff or rock face by sliding down a secured doubled rope wrapped around the body.

“The rescue team had to rappel down the sheer face to reach the injured climber.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ræˈpɛl/

Syllables

rap·pel

Related Words

Synonyms

abseil

Antonyms

ascend climb

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Double P and double L, vowels A and E, mountaineering term with repeated consonants

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Scrabble

Double P and L, 10 base points, hooks with -ED, -ING, -S

Words Related to Rappel

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Words you can make from Rappel

Shorter words formed from the letters in “rappel”.

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7-letter words you can spell by adding one letter to “rappel”.

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