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Feather
01
any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird
Examples
The ancient Egyptians used feathers as quills to write on papyrus scrolls.
The artist meticulously painted each individual feather on the owl ’s wing in exquisite detail.
02
the position of an oar between strokes in which the blade is turned parallel to the water to reduce air resistance
Examples
The coach corrected their feather during practice.
Proper feather is essential for efficient rowing.
to feather
01
join tongue and groove, in carpentry
02
grow feathers
03
turn the oar, while rowing
04
turn the paddle; in canoeing
05
cover or fit with feathers
Lexical Tree
featherless
featherlike
feathery
feather
