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Feather
ˈfɛðə
Feather definitions
noun
feather
feathers
- any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin and forming its plumage, consisting of a partly hollow horny shaft fringed with vanes of barbs
"the waxwing has very bright feathers and a prominent crest"
- a fringe of long hair on the legs of a dog, horse, or other animal
verb
feather
feathered
feathering
feathers
- rotate the blades of (a propeller) about their own axes in such a way as to lessen the air or water resistance
- vary the angle of attack of (rotor blades)
- turn (an oar) so that it passes through the air edgeways
"he turned, feathering one oar slowly"
- float or move like a feather
"the green fronds feathered against a blue sky"
- blend or smooth delicately
"feather the paint in, in a series of light strokes"
- (of ink, lipstick, etc.) separate into tiny lines after application
"the ink started to feather and smudge"