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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act by which something is felled.

   "Much as one appreciates the beauty of these woodlands, it was good to learn that some discreet tree-felling may open up the view still further."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of fell form-of, gerund, participle, present

Proper Noun

1. 1
   An eastern suburb in the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, England (OS grid ref NZ2761).

Synonyms

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hidealignalkali flatalluvial plainanimalanthill

Example

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"They are felling trees in the forest."

Related phrases

felling head

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