Felling

/ˈfelɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of cutting down a tree or knocking someone down to the ground, typically with force.

Etymology

From Old English 'fellan' (to cause to fall, strike down), related to 'fall.' The word has retained similar meanings in English for over a thousand years.

Kelly Says

Logging and felling trees has shaped human history—the deforestation of Europe happened over centuries as trees were felled for shipbuilding, farming, and fuel, fundamentally changing landscapes and ecosystems.

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