faller

[ faw-ler ]

noun

1. a person or thing that falls.
2. any of various devices that operate by falling.
3. Textiles. a device for cleaning, straightening, and separating fibers during combing of worsted stock, consisting of a series of metal pins set into a rectangular bar or rod.
4. a logger hired to cut down trees; feller.

faller

/ ˈfɔːlə /

noun

1. any device that falls or operates machinery by falling, as in a spinning machine
2. one that falls, esp a horse that falls at a fence in a steeplechase
3. a person who fells trees

Word History and Origins

Origin of faller¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; fall, -er ¹

Example Sentences

"Israel has better relations with other Arab countries compared to then," JP Morgan private bank strategist Madison Faller said in a note, "and global oil supply is not as concentrated."

From Reuters

Essity stock lost 11% in early trading, set for its worst day on record while Electrolux was down 15.7%, the biggest faller in Europe and on track for their worst day in 12 years.

From Reuters

Mr Farquhar was tormented by this "mystery illness" and saw a number of doctors, but Field told health workers the retired lecturer was "a frequent faller" who probably had dementia.

From BBC

"When we had the faller at Wetherby the other day we were really upset, the horse was fine but we heard Derek had hurt his shoulder again," she said.

From BBC

Those who oppose the Grand National will point to Hill Sixteen, a faller at the first fence, who died.

From BBC