: having been cut or knocked down
felled trees/timber

Examples of felled in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Around Viola’s felled tree, lamplights of historical knowledge flicker like electrified fireflies. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2024 There had been reports of strong winds — Irwin said up to 60 mph —felled trees and gas leaks. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 26 June 2024 But Seton explained the closure was necessary after the property sustained damage from a felled tree and mudslides during last year’s storms. Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 26 June 2024 One of the felled gunmen purportedly attended a mixed martial arts fight academy in Dagestan funded by one of its wealthiest citizens. Charles Maynes, NPR, 25 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for felled 

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Word History

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of felled was in 1664

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“Felled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/felled. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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