Definition of feather - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
bird coveringlight, soft structure covering birds' bodies
- The bird's feathers were ruffled by the wind..
2.
splineTECH. strip projecting from an object to prevent sideways movementTECH.
- The carpenter used a feather to secure the joint.
3.
toolsTECH. one of the shims in a stone-splitting toolTECH.
- He placed the feather in the borehole before splitting the rock.
Verb
1.
coveringcover or furnish with feathers
- The artist decided to feather the costume for the play.
2.
aviationTECH. streamline propeller blades in aeronauticsTECH.
- The pilot feathered the propeller during the flight.
3.
carpentryTECH. finely shave or bevel an edgeTECH.
- He feathered the edges of the wooden plank.
4.
light touchtouch something gently with a very light movement
- She feathered the piano keys with grace.
5.
graphicsTECH. blend pixels with a backgroundTECH.
- The designer feathered the image for a smooth transition.
Images of feather
light, soft structure covering birds' bodies 
strip projecting from an object to prevent sideways movement 
one of the shims in a stone-splitting tool
Expressions with feather
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feather that is white in color
The bird's plumage included a striking white feather..
extremely light in weight
The scarf is light as a feather and perfect for summer.
achievement to be proud of
Winning the award was a feather in his cap.
achievement to be proud of
Publishing your first novel is a real feather in your cap.
get rich for yourself, often by using your position
He used his job to feather his nest.
enrich oneself at the expense of others
The treasurer feathered his own nest by skimming donations.
criticize or punish someone harshly
The media was quick to tar and feather the politician.
people with similar interests or characteristics
Birds of a feather flock together at the annual tech conference.
achievement to be proud of
Winning the award was a feather in her cap.
act in a way that shows fear or lack of courage
He refused to help and showed the white feather.
bed with soft and fluffy mattress
She sank into the feather bed and fell asleep.
stick with feathers for removing dust
The feather duster was perfect for cleaning delicate items.
decorative scarf made of real or fake feathers
She wore a bright pink feather boa to the party.
feather growing from the tail of a bird
The peacock's tail feather is colorful and eye-catching.
soft feather from a bird's underlayer used for warmth
The jacket is filled with down feather for extra warmth.
asymmetrical feather on wing or tail needed for bird's flight
The eagle lost a flight feather during the storm.
writing tool made from a bird's feather
He wrote the letter with a feather pen.
large feather from a bird's wing or tail
The eagle's quill feather was impressive.
people with similar traits tend to gather or associate
Birds of a feather flock together in school clubs.
feather from a rooster used in decoration or crafts
She used a bright cock feather to adorn her hat.
perennial grass with feathery flowers
Feather grass swayed gently in the garden breeze.
plant with bristly red flower spikes
The garden was adorned with prince's feather.
long curved tail feather of a rooster
The rooster's sickle feather glistened in the sunlight.
turn the oar blade parallel to the water
She learned to feather an oar smoothly.
Origin of feather
Old English, feðer (feather)
Terms with feather included in their meaning
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writing tool
pen made from a bird's feather
carry gear
small folding blade once used to trim feather writing tips
bird feather
large soft feather, sometimes used for decoration or fashion
feather-like tips
having tips that resemble feathers
bird
main axis of a feather
medical
side branch of a feather
bird
type of penguin with distinctive feather tufts
bird
large owl with horn-like feather tufts
bird
lower shaft of a feather without barbs
feather arrangement
arrangement or type of feathers on a bird
feathers or plumes
having a feather-like tuft or decorated with plumes
writing
writing tool made from a bird's feather
ornithology
any flight feather attached to the manus of a bird
ornithology
flight feather on a bird's wing
ornithology
feather on a bird's wing nearest the body
bird feather
feather from a bird's wing axilla
fashion
decorative feather plume for headdresses
falconry
graft a feather onto a bird's wing
feather decoration
tuft or plume of feathers especially on a helmet
biology
flattened part of a feather with barbs
bird feather
additional feather growing from the base of a bird's feather
feather ornament
plume or tuft of feathers worn as an ornament
fashion
piece of jewelry shaped like a feather
jewelry
spray of gems resembling a feather
Examples of feather in a sentence
She found a feather on the ground. The engineer designed a feather for the machine. A feather was inserted to stabilize the structure. The mason inserted the feather carefully. Feathers are crucial for precise stone cutting. She learned to feather the edges of the wings.
The decorator will feather the pillows for the event. He learned to feather the propeller in emergencies. The instructor taught how to feather during training. The carpenter feathered the trim for a perfect fit. She feathered the edges of the paper for a smoother finish. He feathered the edges of the painting with a soft brush. The stylist feathered her hair to add volume. She feathered the edges to blend with the background. The artist feathered the colors for a subtle effect.
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- French:plume, emplumer, ...
- German:Feder, verzieren, ...
- Italian:piuma, coprire, ...
- Spanish:penacho, emplumar, ...
- Portuguese:pena, adornar, ...
- Chinese:羽毛, 覆盖羽毛, ...
- Japanese:羽毛, 羽毛で飾る, ...
- Arabic:ريش, غَطَّى بِالرِّيشِ, ...
- Hebrew:נוֹצָה, לְכַסּוֹת בְּנוֹצוֹת, ...
- Russian:перо, украшать перьями, ...
- Ukrainian:перо, оздоблювати, ...
- Hindi:पंख, पंखों से सजाना, ...
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