descender
1 of 1noun/dɪˈsɛndər/
Forms:descenders
1
(printing) the part of lowercase letters that extends below the other lowercase letters
2
a lowercase letter that has a part extending below other lowercase letters
3
someone who descends
4
a device used in climbing to control or slow descent
A descender is a climbing device used to safely lower a climber down a rope. It works by creating friction on the rope, allowing the user to control their speed as they go down. The device typically attaches to the climber’s harness and is used with a metal clip to secure it to the rope. Descenders are important for controlled and safe descending, helping climbers go down steep or vertical surfaces. They are designed to prevent rapid or uncontrolled descents, providing stability and control.
- The climber attached the descender to the rope before rappelling down the cliff.
- Make sure your descender is securely fastened to your harness before descending.
- The new descender model features improved braking capabilities for safer descents.
- The descender clicked smoothly as he descended down the vertical drop.
- The instructor taught us different techniques for using the descender effectively.