noun🔗Share羽毛, 羽A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display."The bird ruffled its feathers to stay warm on the cold morning. "寒い朝に暖かく過ごすために、鳥は羽毛を逆立てた。animalbirdbiologyanatomynaturepartstructurephysiologymaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share脚毛Long 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's feathers, thick and white, covered its lower legs almost down to its hooves. "クライズデールの脚毛は、太く白く、その下肢を蹄のすぐ近くまで覆っていました。animalbodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share矢羽One of the fins or wings on the shaft of an arrow."The archer carefully inspected the arrow's feathers to ensure they were straight before shooting. "射手は、矢を射る前に、矢羽がまっすぐであることを確認するために注意深く検査しました。partweaponChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share羽、溝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."The woodworker used feathers to join the tabletop pieces together, allowing them to expand and contract with the seasons without warping. "木工職人は、季節によって反ることなく伸縮できるように、テーブルトップのパーツを結合するために溝を使用しました。machineparttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share種類、類Kind; nature; species (from the proverbial phrase "birds of a feather")."People of similar feathers often gravitate toward the same clubs and organizations. "同じ種類の人は、しばしば同じクラブや組織に惹きつけられます。natureanimalbirdgroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Shareくさび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."The carpenter used the feathers to split the large stone for the new patio. "大工は新しいパティオのために大きな石を割るためにくさびを使いました。materialgeologybuildingarchitectureworktechnicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share羽The angular adjustment of an oar or paddle-wheel float, with reference to a horizontal axis, as it leaves or enters the water."The rowing coach explained that adjusting the feathers of the oars helps the boat move faster. "ボートのコーチは、オールの羽を調整するとボートが速く進むのに役立つと説明しました。nauticaltechnicalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share些細なこと、わずかAnything petty or trifling; a whit or jot."Despite their initial arguments, the two friends didn't hold any feathers of resentment towards each other after apologizing. "最初の言い争いにもかかわらず、二人の友人は謝罪後、互いに対して少しのわだかまりも抱きませんでした。nothingthingabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share羽毛のある鳥(in the plural) Partridges and pheasants, as opposed to rabbits and hares (called fur)."The hunting party divided their game; the "feathers" went to the cook for plucking and preparing, while the "fur" was taken to the tanner. "狩猟隊は獲物を分け、羽毛のある鳥は羽をむしって調理するために料理人に、毛皮はなめし革職人に渡されました。animalbirdfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share羽毛で覆う, 羽毛をつけるTo cover or furnish with feathers."The crafter carefully feathers the model airplane's wings with small, colorful plumes. "職人は、小さなカラフルな羽毛で模型飛行機の翼を丁寧に羽毛で覆います。animalbirdnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share羽のように配置するTo arrange in the manner or appearance of feathers."The stylist feathered my hair."スタイリストは私の髪を羽のように配置しました。appearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareオールを回すTo rotate the oars while they are out of the water to reduce wind resistance."The rower had to feather his oars quickly to avoid being blown off course by the strong wind. "強風で進路を外れないように、ボート漕ぎはオールを素早く回さなければならなかった。nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share航空機のプロペラブレードをプロペラの軸に垂直に回転させる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."After striking the bird, the pilot feathered the left, damaged engine’s propeller."鳥に衝突した後、パイロットは左側の損傷したエンジンのプロペラをフェザリングした。technicalvehiclemachinenauticaltechnologyindustryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share面取りする, 削るTo finely shave or bevel an edge."He carefully feathers the edge of the wood with a sharp knife to create a smooth transition for the paint. "彼は塗料のスムーズな移行を作成するために、鋭利なナイフで木の端を慎重に面取りします。technicalmaterialworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Shareぼかす、合成するTo intergrade or blend the pixels of an image with those of a background or neighboring image."The graphic designer feathered the edges of the logo to make the transition between the colours smoother. "グラフィックデザイナーは、色の間の移行をよりスムーズにするために、ロゴの端をぼかしました。arttechnologycomputingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share羽毛で飾る, ふちを飾るTo adorn, as with feathers; to fringe."She used colorful ribbon to feathers the edges of the handmade greeting card. "彼女は手作りのグリーティングカードの縁を羽毛で飾るために、カラフルなリボンを使った。appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share羽毛のように軽くする, 羽根を与えるTo render light as a feather; to give wings to."The encouraging words of her coach feathered her confidence before the big race, giving her the courage to believe she could win. "コーチの励ましの言葉は、大きなレースの前に彼女の自信を羽毛のように軽くし、彼女に勝利を信じる勇気を与えました。actionabilityprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share豊かにする、飾るTo enrich; to exalt; to benefit."The new advertising campaign is expected to feather the company's reputation and increase sales. "新しい広告キャンペーンは、会社の評判を豊かにし、売上を伸ばすことが期待されています。businesseconomyfinanceassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share交尾するTo tread, as a cock."The rooster feathers the ground around the hen's feet, trying to impress her. "雄鶏はメンドリを感動させようと、彼女の足元で地面を交尾する。animalactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share狙いを定める際に、誤ってキューの先端で手球に触れるTo accidentally touch the cue ball with the tip of the cue when taking aim"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. "彼はショットに集中しすぎて、狙いを定めているときに誤って手球にキューの先端が触れてしまい、わずかに位置が変わったことに気づかなかった。sporttechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading