feather

ˈfɛðər
feather: light, soft structure covering birds' bodies
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Translation of feather into German,

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Noun

1.

bird covering

light, soft structure covering birds' bodies
  • The bird's feathers were ruffled by the wind..Die Federn des Vogels wurden vom Wind zerzaust
2.

spline

TECH.
strip projecting from an object to prevent sideways movement
TECH.
  • The carpenter used a feather to secure the joint.Der Tischler benutzte eine Nut, um die Verbindung zu sichern.
3.

tools

TECH.
one of the shims in a stone-splitting tool
TECH.
  • He placed the feather in the borehole before splitting the rock.Er platzierte die Feder im Bohrloch, bevor er den Stein spaltete.

Verb

tr.
1.

covering

cover or furnish with feathers
  • The artist decided to feather the costume for the play.Der Künstler entschied sich, das Kostüm für das Stück mit Federn zu verzieren.
2.

aviation

TECH.
streamline propeller blades in aeronautics
TECH.
fiedern auf Segelstellung stellen
  • The pilot feathered the propeller during the flight.Der Pilot stellte den Propeller während des Fluges auf Segelstellung.
3.

carpentry

TECH.
finely shave or bevel an edge
TECH.
hobeln abschrägen
  • He feathered the edges of the wooden plank.Er hobelte die Kanten des Holzbretts fein ab.
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Expressions with feather: examples in English and translations in German

weiße Feder
The bird's plumage included a striking white feather..
leicht wie eine Feder
federleicht
The scarf is light as a feather and perfect for summer.
Grund zum Stolz
Winning the award was a feather in his cap.
Errungenschaft
Publishing your first novel is a real feather in your cap.
sich bereichern
sich auf Kosten anderer bereichern
He used his job to feather his nest.
sich die Taschen füllen
sich bereichern
The treasurer feathered his own nest by skimming donations.

Images of feather

  • feather: light, soft structure covering birds' bodies
    (bird covering) Feder
  • feather: strip projecting from an object to prevent sideways movement
    (spline) Feder
  • feather: one of the shims in a stone-splitting tool
    (tools) Feder

Synonyms and analogies of feather in English

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.

Translations of "feather" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieFedernf.

He knocked a feather off the table with a swift motion.

Mit einer schnellen Bewegung fegte er eine Feder vom Tisch.

dieDaunennf.

Many winter coats use down feather for superior warmth without the bulk.

Viele Wintermäntel verwenden Daunen für überlegene Wärme ohne die Masse.

dieVogelfedernf.

A stone is being caressed by a feather.

Ein Stein wird von einer Vogelfeder gestreichelt.

dasAushängeschildnn.

Being chosen to lead the project was another feather in my cap.

Die Wahl zur Projektleitung war ein weiteres Aushängeschild für mich.

derFederkielnm.

She bought a new inkwell to complement her feather pen.

Sie kaufte ein neues Tintenfass, das zu ihrem Federkiel passte.

Verb
federnv.

The feather pattern is found in all areas of this engraving.

Muster der Federn finden sich in allen Bereichen der Gravur wieder.

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feather: Examples and translations in context

A feather was pinned gracefully to the brim of his cowboy hat.

Eine Feder war elegant an der Krempe seines Cowboyhuts angebracht.

She shied away from the feather, well aware of her ticklish nature.

Sie wich von der Feder zurück, sich ihrer kitzligen Natur bewusst.

The cat reacted quickly whenever I would boop it playfully with a feather.

Die Katze reagierte schnell, wenn ich sie spielerisch mit einer Feder kitzelte.

He used a feather to brush the spider away from his desk.

Er benutzte eine Feder, um die Spinne von seinem Schreibtisch zu scheuchen.

The cat played with an unattached feather, losing interest after a few moments.

Die Katze spielte mit einer losen Feder und verlor nach einigen Momenten das Interesse.

The feather was stroked lightly across her cheek, making her giggle.

Die Feder wurde sanft über ihre Wange gestrichen, was sie zum Kichern brachte.

A gust of wind made the feather fly on, twisting in the breeze.

Ein Windstoß ließ die Feder aufsteigen und in der Brise wirbeln.

This can be a pretty hat with feather for the character.

Das kann ein hübscher Hut mit Feder für die Spielfigur sein.

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