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Feather meaning

What does “feather” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“feather” is a noun and verb with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds.

feather

noun

  1. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

    Synonymsplumeplumage

  2. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls

    Synonymsfeathering

verb

  1. join tongue and groove, in carpentry

  2. cover or fit with feathers

  3. turn the paddle; in canoeing

    Synonymssquare

  4. turn the oar, while rowing

    Synonymssquare

  5. grow feathers

    “The young sparrows are fledging already”

    Synonymsfledge

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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