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plumed

/pluːmd/

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verb

To adorn, cover, or furnish with feathers or plumes, or as if with feathers or plumes.

Examples :

"The dancer plumed her costume with bright, colorful feathers for the performance. "

appearance style

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verb

Chiefly of a bird: to arrange and preen the feathers of, specifically in preparation for flight; hence , to prepare for (something).

Examples :

"The robin plumed its feathers, preparing for its morning flight from the bird feeder. "

animal action nature

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verb

(by extension) To congratulate (oneself) proudly, especially concerning something unimportant or when taking credit for another person's effort; to self-congratulate.

Examples :

"He plumes himself on his skill."

attitude character moral value emotion action

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verb

To strip (a bird) of feathers; to pluck.

Examples :

"The farmer plumed the chicken before cooking it. "

animal bird action

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verb

Of a dispersed substance such as dust or smoke: to fan out or spread in a cloud.

Examples :

"Smoke plumed from his pipe, then slowly settled towards the floor."

environment weather phenomena

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adjective

Having or decorated with a plume or plumes.

Examples :

"The plumed hat worn by the marching band leader made him easy to spot in the parade. "

appearance style bird