This is the 17039th most frequent Russian word.
спиливаться
"Спиливаться" means "to be sawn off."
Here, the word 'спиливаться' describes the passive action of being cut down (used reflexively with the tree as the subject).
Дерево начало спиливаться работниками для очистки дороги.
The tree began to be cut down by the workers to clear the road.
In this sentence, 'спиливаться' conveys an unintentional or uncontrolled detachment due to cutting.
Инструмент важно закрепить, чтобы он не спиливался случайно.
It's important to secure the tool so it doesn’t cut itself off accidentally.
Here, 'спиливаться' denotes a gradual process of being worn or abrased due to friction or deliberate action.