noun

felling

Felling (noun) means the act of cutting down trees. Example: “Felling in that section of forest is restricted during nesting season.”

noun

The act of cutting down trees.

"Felling in that section of forest is restricted during nesting season."

How to use felling

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe noun form of "fell" (the tree-cutting verb) — the act of chopping trees down.

Common pairings

tree felling selective felling a felling licence

Word forms

fellings plural

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Rhymes for felling

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Frequently asked questions

What does “felling” mean?

The word “felling” means the act of cutting down trees. In plain terms, the noun form of "fell" (the tree-cutting verb) — the act of chopping trees down.

How do you use “felling” in a sentence?

Here is “felling” used in a sentence: “Felling in that section of forest is restricted during nesting season.”

What part of speech is “felling”?

“Felling” is a noun.

What is the meaning of felling?

"felling" (noun) means the act of cutting down trees.