Descend using a rope (6)

I believe the answer is:

abseil

(Other definitions for abseil that I've seen before include "go down the line" , "Come down a rock face using ropes" , "Descend vertically by rope" , "Isabel (anag) - descend a cliff by rope" , "Descend a mountain using ropes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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