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descendeur

descendeur [ déssaaN dúr ] (plural descendeurs)


noun 
Definition:
 
metal climbing aid: a mechanical device that can be tightened or loosened on a rope, enabling a climber to control the speed of his or her descent

[Late 20th century. < French, 'descender' < descendre (see descend)]
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