Rappelling
Definition
(Verb; Adventure Activity) Rappelling: When you want to get down from somewhere but don't trust the stairs or elevator.
Usage
I'm rappelling off a cliff because it's faster than waiting in line at the DMV!
Insight
What do you call someone who rappels backwards? A repeller!
Origin
The sport of rappelling was invented by an ancient tribe of mountain goats who wanted to find a way to quickly descend steep cliffs without tumbling over them like rockslides!
Related
Rock ClimbingAbseilingCanyoneeringZip LiningHiking