faller

American  

[faw-ler] / ˈfɔ lər /

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.

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faller British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of faller

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

Example Sentences

In pretrial testimony, Faller also said the state should not have granted the Frodshams’ foster care license.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 28, 2022

Padrino in June spoke out against a visit by Faller to the Colombian city of Puerto Carreno near the Venezuelan border.

From Reuters • Sep. 21, 2021

Craig S. Faller, the leader of Southern Command, who declared a loss of confidence in Admiral Ring’s leadership without explaining further.

From New York Times • Aug. 28, 2019

In the Alsace region visited by the peloton this week, growing wine using biodynamic methods has been paying off for the Faller family.

From Washington Times • Jul. 11, 2019

Faller in the mean time stirred and replenished the fire on the side of the hill, furious that he could find no way to rescue his friend.

From Joseph in the Snow, and The Clockmaker In Three Volumes. Vol. III. by Auerbach, Berthold