feather

/fˈɛðɐ/

/ˈfɛðɝ/

Feather

any of the light and soft parts covering the body of a bird

synonyms : plumage

turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls

synonyms : feathering

to feather

MAIN VERB

join tongue and groove, in carpentry

grow feathers

synonyms : fledge

turn the oar, while rowing

synonyms : square

turn the paddle; in canoeing

synonyms : square

cover or fit with feathers

Examples

1. Her research has been ruffling feathers for years.

2. His management style ruffled a few feathers.

3. His critical remarks ruffled the feathers of the board members.

4. The penguin's black and white feathers provide camouflage in the water.