feather
Definition
- n. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
- n. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
- v. join tongue and groove, in carpentry
- v. cover or fit with feathers
Word forms
- Past tense
- feathered
- Present participle
- feathering
- Past participle
- feathered
- Third person singular
- feathers
Example sentences
n.
The bird lost a feather while flying over the lake.
vi.
The peacock started to feather its beautiful tail as it walked.
vt.
She decided to feather her hat with colorful plumes for the party.