Cryptic crossword clue
Abseiling, caught short and losing head by lake 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word RAPPEL

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What does RAPPEL mean?

RAPPEL noun
  1. Descending by means of a rope, abseiling.
RAPPEL verb
  1. To abseil.
  2. To call back a hawk.
RAPPEL noun
  1. A drumbeat pattern for calling soldiers to gather.

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