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fells

/fɛlz/

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noun

Abholzung, Fällen

A cutting-down of timber.

Examples :

"The logging company's fells were extensive this year, clearing a large section of forest. "

Die Abholzung des Holzfällerunternehmens war in diesem Jahr umfangreich und rodeten einen großen Teil des Waldes.

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noun

Umnähen, Faltennaht

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.

Examples :

"The tailor carefully examined the fells of the kilt to ensure the pleats were securely stitched down. "

Der Schneider untersuchte sorgfältig die Faltennaht des Kilts, um sicherzustellen, dass die Falten fest angenäht waren.

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noun

Webkante

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

Examples :

"The weaver carefully examined the fells of the tapestry, noticing how the last thread created a neat, finished edge. "

Der Weber untersuchte sorgfältig die Webkante des Wandteppichs und bemerkte, wie der letzte Faden einen sauberen, fertigen Rand erzeugte.

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verb

Fällen, umhauen

To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree.

Examples :

"The lumberjack fells trees in the forest to provide wood for building houses. "

Der Holzfäller fällt Bäume im Wald, um Holz für den Hausbau bereitzustellen.

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verb

Fällen, töten, vernichten

To strike down, kill, destroy.

Examples :

"The sudden illness quickly fells even the strongest person. "

Die plötzliche Krankheit fällte selbst die stärkste Person schnell.

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verb

Umnähen, festnähen

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

Examples :

"My grandmother meticulously fells the seam allowance on all her quilts to create a smooth and durable finish. "

Meine Großmutter näht die Nahtzugabe an all ihren Quilts sorgfältig um, um ein glattes und haltbares Finish zu erzielen.

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noun

Fell, Haut

An animal skin, hide, pelt.

Examples :

"The hunter carefully tanned the deer's fell before selling it. "

Der Jäger gerbte das Fell des Hirsches sorgfältig, bevor er es verkaufte.

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Haut

Human skin (now only as a metaphorical use of previous sense).

Examples :

"The hardships of the war left lasting scars, etching the trauma deep into the fells of their hearts. "

Die Härten des Krieges hinterließen bleibende Narben und gruben das Trauma tief in die Haut ihrer Herzen ein.

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noun

Bergkette, Gebirgskette

(obsolete outside Britain) A rocky ridge or chain of mountains.

Examples :

"The hikers decided to camp below the fells, seeking shelter from the wind. "

Die Wanderer beschlossen, unterhalb der Bergkette zu campen, um Schutz vor dem Wind zu suchen.

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Hochmoor, Heide

(obsolete outside Britain) A wild field or upland moor.

Examples :

"The sheep grazed peacefully on the fells, far from the cultivated fields below. "

Die Schafe grasten friedlich auf der Heide, weit weg von den bewirtschafteten Feldern unten.

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