Felled: meaning, definitions and examples
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felled
[ fษld ]
past tense
The word 'felled' is the simple past tense and past participle of the verb 'fell.' It typically means to cut down or knock down something, especially trees. This term is often used in the context of lumbering or forestry, where trees are felled to be harvested for wood. Additionally, it can also refer more broadly to knocking down an opponent in various contexts, such as sports or combat.
Synonyms
chopped down, cut down, knocked down.
Examples of usage
- The lumberjack felled several trees in the forest.
- In the game, he felled his opponent with a swift tackle.
- The storm felled power lines across the town.
Translations
Translations of the word "felled" in other languages:
๐ต๐น derrubado
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฐเคพ เคนเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช gefallen
๐ฎ๐ฉ tebang
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฒะฐะปะตะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลciฤty
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใใใ
๐ซ๐ท abattu
๐ช๐ธ derribado
๐น๐ท devrilmiล
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ด๋จ๋ฆฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุทูุน
๐จ๐ฟ pokรกcenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ pokรกcanรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ ๅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ podrtjen
๐ฎ๐ธ fellt
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะปะฐััะปาะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแฎแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ devrilmiล
๐ฒ๐ฝ derribado
Etymology
The word 'fell' in the context of cutting down trees originates from the Old English term 'fellan,' which means 'to cause to fall.' This verb is related to other Germanic languages such as German 'fรคllen,' which carries the same meaning. Over time, the usage of 'fell' has evolved, but it has retained its core meaning related to the act of bringing something down. The term 'felled' as a past participle has been commonly used in English-speaking regions, especially in the context of forestry and logging industries. The dramatic imagery associated with the act of felling trees has also influenced its use in modern metaphors and expressions.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,132, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 17129 necrotic
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- 17132 felled
- 17133 overloaded
- 17134 brackish
- 17135 burrow
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