FEATHER


Meaning of FEATHER in English

■ noun

1》 any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin, consisting of a partly hollow horny shaft fringed with vanes of barbs.

2》 ( ~s ) a fringe of long hair on the legs of a dog, horse, or other animal.

■ verb

1》 rotate the blades of (a propeller) about their own axes in such a way as to lessen the air or water resistance.

↘ Rowing turn (an oar) so that it passes through the air edgeways.

2》 [as adjective ~ed ] covered or decorated with ~s.

3》 float or move like a ~.

Phrases

a ~ in one's cap an achievement to be proud of.

~ one's ( own ) nest make money selfishly or opportunistically.

Derivatives

~iness noun

~less adjective

~y adjective

Origin

OE fether , of Gmc origin.

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