What does FELLS mean?

Word: Fells

Part(s) of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition(s):

• Noun: hills or barren stretches of moorland, typically covered with heather.
• Verb: cuts down (a tree or trees).

Pronunciation(s):

• US: /fɛlz/
• UK: /fɛlz/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "fells" originated from Old Norse "fjall" and Middle English "fel". It has been used since the 14th century to refer to barren stretches of moorland or hills covered with heather. The verb "fells" originated from Old English "fellan" and has been used since the 14th century to refer to cutting down trees.

Synonyms:

• hills
• mountains
• uplands
• barrens

Related Words:

• hills
• moors
• heath
• woods
• glens

Example Sentences:

• The hiker enjoyed the view from the top of the fells.
• The lumberjack felled the tree with his axe.