Visual meaning of 'fells' - Social Visual Dictionary

Visual illustration of fells: A cutting-down of timber. - Image 1

noun

A cutting-down of timber.

Examples:

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

environment agriculture industry

Visual illustration of fells: 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. - Image 1

noun

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. "

material wear style part

noun

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. "

material part

Visual illustration of fells: To make something fall; especially to chop down a tree. - Image 1

verb

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

Examples:

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

environment agriculture nature action

verb

To strike down, kill, destroy.

Examples:

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

action war military nature environment disaster

verb

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. "

material style wear building

noun

An animal skin, hide, pelt.

Examples:

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

animal material

noun

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. "

body human

noun

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

Examples:

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

geography nature environment

noun

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

Examples:

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

environment geography nature area

Related Words

Visual illustration for the word "grandmother" - A mother of someone's parent.

grandmothernoun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌmʌðɚ/

A mother of someone's parent.

"My grandmother taught me how to bake cookies when I was a child. "

Visual illustration for the word "metaphorical" - Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

metaphoricaladjective

/ˌmɛtəˈfɒɹɪkəl/ /ˌmɛtəˈfɔːɹɪkəl/

Pertaining to or characterized by a metaphor; figurative; symbolic.

"The teacher's words about the students' struggles being a "storm brewing" were a metaphorical description of their frustration. "

Visual illustration for the word "lumberjack" - A person whose work is to fell trees.

lumberjacknoun

/ˈlʌm.bə.dʒæk/ /ˈlʌm.bɚ.dʒæk/

A person whose work is to fell trees.

"The lumberjack chopped down the tall tree in the forest. "

Visual illustration for the word "protruding" - To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.

protrudingverb

/proʊˈtruːdɪŋ/ /prəˈtruːdɪŋ/

To extend from, above or beyond a surface or boundary; to bulge outward; to stick out.

"The nail was protruding from the wall, so I hammered it back in. "

Visual illustration for the word "cultivated" - To grow plants, notably crops

cultivatedverb

/ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/

To grow plants, notably crops

"Most farmers in this region cultivate maize."

Visual illustration for the word "especially" - (manner) In a special manner; specially.

especiallyadverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Visual illustration for the word "extensive" - Having a great extent; covering a large area; vast

extensiveadjective

/ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/

Having a great extent; covering a large area; vast

"The park has an extensive collection of trees, covering almost half the city block. "

Visual illustration for the word "carefully" - Sorrowfully.

carefullyadverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Visual illustration for the word "meticulously" - In a meticulous manner.

meticulouslyadverb

/məˈtɪkjələsli/ /məˈtɪkjʊləsli/

In a meticulous manner.

"The chef meticulously prepared each ingredient, ensuring the dish was perfectly seasoned. "

Visual illustration for the word "stitching" - To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches.

stitchingverb

/ˈstɪtʃɪŋ/

To form stitches in; especially, to sew in such a manner as to show on the surface a continuous line of stitches.

"to stitch a shirt bosom."

Visual illustration for the word "specifically" - In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

specificallyadverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Visual illustration for the word "peacefully" - In a peaceful manner.

peacefullyadverb

/ˈpiːsfəli/

In a peaceful manner.

"The children played peacefully in the park, sharing toys and laughing. "