abgeholzt
Translation
deforested, cleared (of trees)
Examples
Der ganze Wald wurde abgeholzt.
The entire forest was cleared.
Ein abgeholzter Hügel ist erosionsgefährdet.
A deforested hill is at risk of erosion.
Grammar Patterns
to be/become ((something)) The area was deforested.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gerodet, entwaldet; Antonyms: bewaldet, aufgeforstet
Etymology
From 'ab-' (away, off) and 'geholzt', derived from 'Holz' (wood). It literally means 'de-wooded' or that the wood has been taken away.
Memory Tips
Picture a hill where all the 'wood' (Holz) has been taken 'away' (ab-).