Fell Definition
fell
adjective
- (of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering; "a barbarous crime"; "brutal beatings"; "cruel tortures"; "Stalin's roughshod treatment of the kulaks"; "a savage slap"; "vicious kicks"
noun
- the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
- seam made by turning under or folding together and stitching the seamed materials to avoid rough edges
- the act of felling something (as a tree)
verb
- cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow; "strike down a tree"; "Lightning struck down the hikers"
- pass away rapidly; "Time flies like an arrow"; "Time fleeing beneath him"
- sew a seam by folding the edges
"Fell" in song lyrics
See how fell is used in real songs:
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"Jack fell"
Aesop Rock — 11:35 -
"Cause eight planets bullied number nine until he fell"
Aesop Rock — Bring Back Pluto -
"As the snow fell"
Alias — Inspiration's Passing
Words that rhyme with fell
Usage tips for "fell"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "fell" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for fell to find words that pair well.