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Felling

British  
/ ˈfɛlɪŋ /

noun

  1. a town in NE England, in Gateshead unitary authority, Tyne and Wear; formerly noted for coal mining. Pop: 34 196 (2001)

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Felling is cutting down the tree outright, while girdling refers to killing the tree by removing its access to nutrients, but not cutting it down.

From Science Daily • Sep. 18, 2023

Bolt leaned close to Lyles’ ear to be heard above the crowd as NBC’s cameras rolled on what Felling called an unplanned interaction.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2023

Felling such a tree doesn’t give Molosa any sense of accomplishment, he said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 18, 2022

“We’re initiating a review of his professional path,” said Matthew Felling, a spokesman for King.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2022

Eventually even the most dedicated gawkers drifted away, leaving the usual Felling night crowd, minus one.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

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