Word: abseil
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ab
seil
Definition: To descend a steep or vertical drop using a rope with a mechanical friction device or (classic abseil) by wrapping the rope around the body; to rappel. editor=Brown, Lesley
Morphemes:
Affix: abseil
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To descend a steep or vertical drop using a rope with a mechanical friction device or (classic abseil) by wrapping the rope around the body; to rappel. editor=Brown, Lesley
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ab
Language: de
Decoded: ab
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: off; not attached to anything anymore
Affix: Seil
Language: de
Decoded: Seil
Meaning: rope