rappel Synonyms & Antonyms
/ɹæˈpɛl/
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Rappel as a Noun
1
Descent by means of a rope.
2
A drumbeat pattern for calling soldiers to gather.
3
Descending by means of a rope, abseiling.
Rappel as a Verb
1
To abseil.
2
To call back a hawk.
Word Forms & Grammar
rappel (plural rappels)
rappel (third-person singular simple present rappels, present participle rappelling or rappeling, simple past and past participle rappelled or rappeled)
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Origin of Rappel
Origin 1: Borrowed from French rappeler (“to pull through (a rope)”).
Origin 2: Borrowed from French rappel. Compare repeal.
Rappel at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ɹæˈpɛl/ |
| Meaning | Descent by means of a rope |
| Plural | rappels |
| Verb forms | rappels, rappelling, rappelled |
Questions People Ask About Rappel
Is rappel a noun or a verb?
Rappel is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of rappel?
The plural of rappel is rappels.
What is the past tense of rappel?
The past tense of rappel is rappelled. The present participle is rappelling.