1. to cut or knock down: to fell a tree; to fell an opponent. 2. (Crafts) needlework to fold under and sew flat (the edges of a seam)

Define fall. fall synonyms, fall pronunciation, fall translation, English dictionary definition of fall. v. fell , fall·en , fall·ing , falls v. intr. 1. To drop or come down freely under the influence of gravity: Leaves fell …

fall through [for something, such as plans] to fail. Our party for next Saturday fell through. I hope our plans don't fall through.

Fig. in a single incident; as a single event. (This phrase preserves the old word fell, meaning "terrible" or "deadly.") The party guests ate up all the snacks at one fell swoop. When the stock market crashed, …

Be the responsibility or duty of someone, as in It fell on Clara to support the entire family. [Mid-1800s] Also see the subsequent idioms beginning with fall on.

fall short (of), to To fail to attain a certain standard; to be insufficient. The expression comes from archery, horseshoes, and other activities in which a missile may fall to the ground before reaching …

Be ignored or disregarded, as in Any advice we give them about remodeling seems to fall on deaf ears. This expression transfers physical inability to hear to someone who does not want to listen. [1400s] …

For example, As soon as the lights were dimmed he fell asleep, or His lectures are so dull that I fall asleep. The literal usage, which uses the verb fall in the sense of "succumb," dates from about 1300; …

fall short of (something) To fail to meet or reach something, usually a goal, standard, or requirement. The phone falls quite short of the company's usual quality, feeling a bit cheap as a result. …

Define nightfall. nightfall synonyms, nightfall pronunciation, nightfall translation, English dictionary definition of nightfall. n. The approach of darkness; dusk. American Heritage® Dictionary of the …