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1. feather
noun. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Rhymes with Flight Feather
- merriweather
- get-together
- altogether
- birdfeather
- together
- whether
- grether
- weather
- tether
- sether
- raether
- nether
- leather
- heather
Sentences with flight-feather
1. Noun Phrase
The wings of birds are modified forelimbs with light flight feathers that enable the birds to fly.
2. Noun Phrase
It also untangles the small downy feathers and sets each flight feather back into its exact position.
3. Noun Phrase
The feathers they grow include body feathers and large and small flight feathers.
4. Noun Phrase
Examine the label carefully, as some pillows labeled down may actually be made from small flight feathers.
2. feather
verb. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] join tongue and groove, in carpentry.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. feather
verb. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] turn the paddle; in canoeing.
Synonyms
Etymology
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. feather
noun. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))