feather
//ˈfɛðər//
Noun
featherSingular
feathersPlural
1
One of the light, flat structures that grow from a bird's skin and cover its body, providing insulation and enabling flight.
The bird lost a feather from its wing.
2
A feather or feathers used as decoration, especially in hats or clothing.
She wore a hat with a beautiful feather.
3
Something resembling a feather in lightness or appearance.
The clouds looked like white feathers floating in the sky.
Verb
featherPresent tense
featheredPast tense
featheredPast participle
featheringPresent participle
feathersThird-person singular
1
To cover, line, or adorn with feathers.
The artist feathered the costume with colorful plumes.
2
To rotate an oar blade parallel to the water between strokes to reduce air resistance.
The rower feathered the oar to reduce wind resistance.
3
To blend or smooth the edges of something gradually.
Feather the paint at the edges to create a smooth transition.