Definition

A person or machine that causes something to fall, often used to refer to someone who cuts down trees.

Example

The faller skillfully cut down the large oak tree.

Conversation

Did you see that new documentary about lumberjacks?

Yeah, I caught it last night! They showed how a faller works in the forest.

It's fascinating to see how they cut down trees so efficiently.

Absolutely, it’s a tough job, but those fallers really know what they're doing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'faller' is derived from 'fall' (from Old English 'feallan', meaning to drop or descend) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A 'faller' is therefore a person who falls or causes something to fall.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'drops' or 'descends' — that's what a 'faller' means, as it refers to a person who falls.

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