noun🔗SharePlumaA branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display."The bird used its delicate feathers to steer through the air. "El pájaro usó sus delicadas plumas para dirigirse por el aire.birdanimalbodynatureorganismbiologystructurematerialappearancepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlumasLong hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse, especially a draft horse, notably the Clydesdale breed. Narrowly only the rear hair."The Clydesdale stallion had magnificent feather, adding to its impressive appearance. "El semental Clydesdale tenía plumas magníficas, lo que se sumaba a su impresionante apariencia.animalbodypartappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlumaOne of the fins or wings on the shaft of an arrow."The archer carefully placed the feather on the shaft of the arrow before shooting. "El arquero colocó cuidadosamente la pluma en la flecha antes de disparar.partweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareChaveta, lengüetaA 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."The bookshelf's design used a feather to strengthen the support beam, allowing it to hold heavy books without tilting. "El diseño de la estantería utilizó una lengüeta para fortalecer la viga de soporte, lo que le permitió sostener libros pesados sin inclinarse.technicalmachinepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareClase, tipoKind; nature; species (from the proverbial phrase "birds of a feather")."The students, a feather of studious types, often worked together on projects. "Los estudiantes, una clase de tipos estudiosos, a menudo trabajaban juntos en proyectos.typenaturegroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCuña, plumaOne 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."The carpenter carefully placed the feather into the drilled hole in the stone. "El carpintero colocó cuidadosamente la cuña en el agujero perforado en la piedra.materialgeologytechnicalpartmachinestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEl ajuste angularThe angular adjustment of an oar or paddle-wheel float, with reference to a horizontal axis, as it leaves or enters the water."The rower carefully adjusted the feather of the oar before each stroke, ensuring a smooth entry and exit from the water. "El remero ajustó cuidadosamente el ajuste angular del remo antes de cada brazada, asegurando una entrada y salida suave del agua.nauticalsailingsporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMenudencia, pizcaAnything petty or trifling; a whit or jot."The argument over who got the last cookie was just a feather; it didn't matter much. "La discusión sobre quién se comió la última galleta fue solo una menudencia; no importaba mucho.valueabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCaza de pluma(in the plural) Partridges and pheasants, as opposed to rabbits and hares (called fur)."The hunter carefully examined the feathers to determine if the birds were partridges. "El cazador examinó cuidadosamente la caza de pluma para determinar si las aves eran perdices.animalbirdfoodgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmplumarTo cover or furnish with feathers."The mother bird carefully feathered her nest with soft, downy feathers. "El pájaro madre emplumó cuidadosamente su nido con plumas suaves y plumosas.animalbirdmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEmplumarTo arrange in the manner or appearance of feathers."The stylist feathered my hair."El estilista me emplumó el pelo.appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareRemar con las palas en posición horizontalTo rotate the oars while they are out of the water to reduce wind resistance."The rower feathered his oars to minimize the wind resistance as he raced across the lake. "El remero remó con las palas en posición horizontal para minimizar la resistencia al viento mientras competía a través del lago.nauticalsailingsporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOrientar las palas de la hélice de un avión perpendicularmente al eje de la héliceTo 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."After striking the bird, the pilot feathered the left, damaged engine’s propeller."Después de golpear al pájaro, el piloto orientó la hélice del motor izquierdo dañado.technicalvehiclemachinetechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBiselar, afilarTo finely shave or bevel an edge."The carpenter carefully feathered the edges of the wood before assembling the table. "El carpintero biseló cuidadosamente los bordes de la madera antes de ensamblar la mesa.technicalworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDifuminar, fusionarTo intergrade or blend the pixels of an image with those of a background or neighboring image."To make the photo of the family dog look like it was part of the park scene, the photographer feathered the dog's image with the background. "Para que la foto del perro de la familia pareciera parte de la escena del parque, el fotógrafo difuminó la imagen del perro con el fondo.computingtechnologyartmediaelectronicsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAdornar con plumas, emplumarTo adorn, as with feathers; to fringe."The teacher feathered the edges of the bulletin board with colorful paper scraps. "La maestra adornó los bordes del tablón de anuncios con recortes de papel de colores.appearancestyleartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAligerar, dar alasTo render light as a feather; to give wings to."The teacher's encouraging words feathered her students' spirits, giving them confidence to tackle the difficult math problem. "Las palabras de aliento del profesor dieron alas al espíritu de sus alumnos, dándoles la confianza para abordar el difícil problema de matemáticas.birdactionanimalabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnriquecer, favorecerTo enrich; to exalt; to benefit."The scholarship money feathered the student's future, making their education more affordable and enriching. "El dinero de la beca enriqueció el futuro del estudiante, haciendo que su educación fuera más asequible y enriquecedora.businesseconomyfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePisarTo tread, as a cock."The rooster feathered around the yard, looking for his hens. "El gallo pisaba por el patio, buscando a sus gallinas.animalbirdactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTocar accidentalmente la bola blanca con la punta del taco al apuntarTo accidentally touch the cue ball with the tip of the cue when taking aim"Before taking her shot, Maria feathered the cue ball slightly, trying to avoid a foul. "Antes de tirar, María tocó ligeramente la bola blanca con la punta del taco, tratando de evitar una falta.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading