noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A forestry practice in which most or all trees in a harvest area are cut down. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

clearfelling

Etymology

From clear + cutting.

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