Felling Meaning in English
word · lemma: fell
Definition
The act of cutting down trees, usually as part of logging or to clear land.
Usage & Nuances
Technical and formal term, primarily used in forestry, environmental studies, or logging contexts; not to be confused with 'feeling' (emotion). Appears in phrases like 'tree felling' or 'felling operations.' Rare outside these contexts.
Spanish: tala - derribo (de árboles)Portuguese (BR): derrubada (de árvores) - corte (de árvores)Portuguese (PT): abate (de árvores) - corte (de árvores)Chinese (Simplified): 砍伐Chinese (Traditional): 砍伐Hindi: वृक्ष कटाईArabic: قطع الأشجارBengali: কাটা - বৃচ্ছেদ (গাছ কাটার কাজ)Russian: вырубка - рубка (лесных деревьев)Japanese: 伐採Vietnamese: chặt câyKorean: 벌목Turkish: ağaç kesimiUrdu: درختوں کی کٹائیIndonesian: chặt cây - đốn cây
Example Sentences
The company delayed felling to study the environmental impact.
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Strict rules are in place to control felling in protected forests.
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The felling of trees helps create space for a new park.
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Felling large trees can be dangerous work.
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Our team observed the felling of several old trees.
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He oversaw the felling during the rainy season when it was safer for workers.
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