fell

fell

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/fɛl/]

Senses

1. fell (verb) — sense 1

Definition: To make something fall; especially a tree.

Example: Stand, or I'll fell thee down.

2. fell (verb) — sense 2

Definition: To strike down, kill, destroy.

Example: Gahan, horrified, saw the latter's head topple from its body, saw the body stagger and fall to the ground. ... The creature that had felled its companion was dashing madly in the direction of the hill upon which he was hidden, it dodged one of the workers that sought to seize it. … Then it was that Gahan's eyes chanced to return to the figure of the creature the fugitive had felled.

3. fell (verb) — sense 3

Definition: To stitch down a protruding flap of fabric, as a seam allowance, or pleat.

Example: To fell seam allowances, catch the lining underneath before emerging 1/4" (6mm) ahead, and 1/8" (3mm) to 1/4" (6mm) into the seam allowance.

4. fell (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A cutting-down of timber.

5. fell (noun) — sense 5

Definition: The stitching down of a fold of cloth; specifically, the portion of a kilt, from the waist to the seat, where the pleats are stitched down.

6. fell (noun) — sense 6

Definition: The end of a web, formed by the last thread of the weft.

Example: Cut the first 2 warp ends in half and tie each pair together with an overhand knot, snug (but not tight) against the fell.

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