tree-felling
|tree-fell-ing|
B2
/ˈtriː ˌfɛlɪŋ/
cutting down trees
Etymology
Etymology Information
'tree-felling' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'trēow' meaning 'tree' and 'feallan' meaning 'to fall'.
Historical Evolution
'trēow' and 'feallan' combined to form the modern English term 'tree-felling'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the act of making trees fall', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act or process of cutting down trees.
Tree-felling is often done to clear land for agriculture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45