fell

8 definitions • 5 examples

past simple of

to cut down a tree:

A great number of trees were felled to provide space for grazing.

to knock someone down, especially in sports:

He eventually felled his opponent with a punch to the head.

a hill or other area of high land, especially in northwest England

evil or cruel

relating to fells (= hills):

We went fell walking last weekend.

past simple of fall

to cut down a tree:

He decided the diseased trees had to be felled.

fig. He was felled (= killed) by a heart attack.