any of the flat light waterproof epidermal structures forming the plumage of birds, each consisting of a hollow shaft having a vane of barbs on either side. They are essential for flight and help maintain body temperature

something resembling a feather, such as a tuft of hair or grass

a strip, spline, or tongue of wood fitted into a groove

the wake created on the surface of the water by the raised periscope of a submarine

the position of an oar turned parallel to the water between strokes

a step in ballroom dancing in which a couple maintain the conventional hold but dance side by side

condition of spirits; fettle

something of negligible value; jot

to fit, cover, or supply with feathers

to touch lightly

to turn (an oar) parallel to the water during recovery between strokes, principally in order to lessen wind resistance

(in canoeing) to turn (a paddle) parallel to the direction of the canoe between strokes, while keeping it in thewater, principally in order to move silently

to change the pitch of (an aircraft propeller) so that the chord lines of the blades are in line with the airflow

to join (two boards) by means of a tongue-and-groove joint

(of a bird) to grow feathers

to move or grow like feathers