feather (n.)

  1. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

    [ Syn: plume , plume , plumage , plumage ]

  2. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls

    [ Syn: feathering ]

    feather (v.)

  1. join tongue and groove, in carpentry

  2. cover or fit with feathers

  3. turn the paddle; in canoeing

    [ Syn: square ]

  4. turn the oar, while rowing

    [ Syn: square ]

  5. grow feathers; The young sparrows are fledging already

    [ Syn: fledge ]

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