faller

fall·er

 (fô′lər)

n.

1. One who cuts down trees; a lumberjack or feller.

2. A machine part or device that operates by falling.

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faller

(ˈfɔːlə)

n

1. (Textiles) any device that falls or operates machinery by falling, as in a spinning machine

2. (Horse Racing) one that falls, esp a horse that falls at a fence in a steeplechase

3. (Forestry) US and Canadian a person who fells trees

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fall•er

(ˈfɔ lər)

n.

1. one that falls.

2. a device that operates by falling.

3. a logger hired to cut down trees; feller.

[1400–50]

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun1.faller - a person who fells treesfaller - a person who fells trees    

scorer - a logger who marks trees to be felled

2.faller - a person who falls; "one of them was safe but they were unable to save the faller"; "a faller among thieves"

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