1. plural of feather; the light, flat growths that cover a bird’s body

1. third person singular present of feather; to cover or decorate with feathers
2. third person singular present of feather; to turn an oar blade parallel to the water surface
Usage: rowing

Examples

• The peacock’s colorful feathers shimmered in the sunlight.
• She collected the fallen feathers from the chicken coop.
• The artist feathers the edges of the painting for a soft effect.
• The rower feathers his oars between strokes.
• Duck feathers are naturally waterproof.
• The pillow was stuffed with goose feathers.
• Birds molt their old feathers each year.