Climber's descent Crossword Clue

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Climber's descent Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. descend by means of a rappel
(noun)
1. (mountaineering) a descent of a vertical cliff or wall made by using a doubled rope that is fixed to a higher point and wrapped around the body

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

CLIMBER (noun)
1. an iron spike attached to the shoe to prevent slipping on ice when walking or climbing
2. someone seeking social prominence by obsequious behavior
DESCENT (noun)
1. a downward slope or bend
2. the descendants of one individual

Hint 3: Anagram

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