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/ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/ · feth.ə(ɹ)
noun
- A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display. The eagle's feathers glistened in the sunlight.
- Long hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse, especially a draft horse, notably the Clydesdale breed. The Clydesdale's feathered legs were a distinctive feature.
- One of the fins or wings on the shaft of an arrow. The archer carefully attached a feather to the arrowhead.
verb
- To cover or furnish with feathers. The tailor feathered the pillow with soft down feathers.
- To arrange in the manner or appearance of feathers. The stylist feathered my hair to give it a flowing look.
- To rotate the oars while they are out of the water to reduce wind resistance. The rower feathered the oars to gain speed.
Did you know? The word 'feather' has been used in various idiomatic expressions, such as 'light as a feather', which means extremely light, and 'ruffle someone's feathers', which means to annoy or irritate someone.