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Meaning of the word feather in English

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feather

US /ˈfeð.ɚ/
UK /ˈfeð.ər/
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Noun

any of the light, horny, epidermal outgrowths that form the external covering of the body of a bird

Example:
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The bird preened its beautiful feathers.
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A single feather floated gently to the ground.
Synonym:
plumage down quill

Verb

to cover, adorn, or provide with feathers

Example:
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The arrow was carefully feathered for better flight.
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The artist used fine brushes to feather the edges of the painting.
Synonym:
fledge plumage soften blend
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covert feather flight feather feather boa a feather in your cap ruffle someone's feathers smooth (somebody’s) ruffled feathers feather your own nest