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feathers

/ˈfɛðərz/

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A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

Examples :

"The bird ruffled its feathers to stay warm on the cold morning. "

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Long hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse, especially a draft horse, notably the Clydesdale breed. Narrowly only the rear hair.

Examples :

"The Clydesdale's feathers, thick and white, covered its lower legs almost down to its hooves. "

animal body appearance

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One of the fins or wings on the shaft of an arrow.

Examples :

"The archer carefully inspected the arrow's feathers to ensure they were straight before shooting. "

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A longitudinal strip projecting from an object to strengthen it, or to enter a channel in another object and thereby prevent displacement sideways but permit motion lengthwise; a spline.

Examples :

"The woodworker used feathers to join the tabletop pieces together, allowing them to expand and contract with the seasons without warping. "

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Kind; nature; species (from the proverbial phrase "birds of a feather").

Examples :

"People of similar feathers often gravitate toward the same clubs and organizations. "

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One of the two shims of the three-piece stone-splitting tool known as plug and feather or plug and feathers; the feathers are placed in a borehole and then a wedge is driven between them, causing the stone to split.

Examples :

"The carpenter used the feathers to split the large stone for the new patio. "

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The angular adjustment of an oar or paddle-wheel float, with reference to a horizontal axis, as it leaves or enters the water.

Examples :

"The rowing coach explained that adjusting the feathers of the oars helps the boat move faster. "

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Anything petty or trifling; a whit or jot.

Examples :

"Despite their initial arguments, the two friends didn't hold any feathers of resentment towards each other after apologizing. "

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(in the plural) Partridges and pheasants, as opposed to rabbits and hares (called fur).

Examples :

"The hunting party divided their game; the "feathers" went to the cook for plucking and preparing, while the "fur" was taken to the tanner. "

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To cover or furnish with feathers.

Examples :

"The crafter carefully feathers the model airplane's wings with small, colorful plumes. "

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To arrange in the manner or appearance of feathers.

Examples :

"The stylist feathered my hair."

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To rotate the oars while they are out of the water to reduce wind resistance.

Examples :

"The rower had to feather his oars quickly to avoid being blown off course by the strong wind. "

nautical sailing

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To streamline the blades of an aircraft's propeller by rotating them perpendicular to the axis of the propeller when the engine is shut down so that the propeller does not windmill during flight.

Examples :

"After striking the bird, the pilot feathered the left, damaged engine’s propeller."

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To finely shave or bevel an edge.

Examples :

"He carefully feathers the edge of the wood with a sharp knife to create a smooth transition for the paint. "

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To intergrade or blend the pixels of an image with those of a background or neighboring image.

Examples :

"The graphic designer feathered the edges of the logo to make the transition between the colours smoother. "

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To adorn, as with feathers; to fringe.

Examples :

"She used colorful ribbon to feathers the edges of the handmade greeting card. "

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To render light as a feather; to give wings to.

Examples :

"The encouraging words of her coach feathered her confidence before the big race, giving her the courage to believe she could win. "

action ability process

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To enrich; to exalt; to benefit.

Examples :

"The new advertising campaign is expected to feather the company's reputation and increase sales. "

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To tread, as a cock.

Examples :

"The rooster feathers the ground around the hen's feet, trying to impress her. "

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To accidentally touch the cue ball with the tip of the cue when taking aim

Examples :

"He was so focused on the shot that he didn't realize he feathered the cue ball while lining up, and it slightly changed its position. "

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