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feather
1 of 2noun
feath·er ˈfe-t͟hər 
1
a
: any of the light, horny, epidermal outgrowths that form the external covering of the body of birds
Note: Feathers include the smaller down feathers and the larger contour and flight feathers. Larger feathers consist of a shaft (rachis) bearing branches (barbs) which bear smaller branches (barbules). These smaller branches bear tiny hook-bearing processes (barbicels) which interlock with the barbules of an adjacent barb to link the barbs into a continuous stiff vane. Down feathers lack barbules, resulting in fluffy feathers which provide insulation below the contour feathers.
b
archaic : plume sense 2a
c
: the vane of an arrow
2
a
: plumage
b
: kind, nature
birds of a feather flock together
c
: attire, dress
d
: condition, mood
woke up in fine feather
e
feathers plural : composure
some feathers had been ruffled
D. J. Blum
D. J. Blum3
: feathering sense 2
4
: a projecting strip, rib, fin, or flange
5
: a feathery flaw in the eye or in a precious stone
6
: the act of feathering an oar
featherless adjective
feather 1 of 2
noun
1
as in stripe
a number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common they are a very sports-minded couple, and most of their friends are of the same feather Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- stripe
- kind
- type
- sort
- breed
- genre
- variety
- like
- nature
- description
- species
- strain
- kidney
- manner
- ilk
- persuasion
- model
- category
- class
- order
- sample
- bracket
- suite
- grouping
- specimen
- group
- set
- family
- bunch
- grade
- rank(s)
- lot
- division
2
as in attire
dressy clothing prom couples strutted into the ballroom in full feather Synonyms & Similar Words
- attire
- finery
- costume
- regalia
- caparison
- apparel
- frippery
- wear
- best
- toggery
- bravery
- glad rags
- rags
- raiment
- full dress
- rigging
- gaiety
- threads
- gayety
- array
- vesture
- best bib and tucker
- duds
- togs
- rig
- vestiary
- habiliment(s)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- tatters
- disarray
- dishabille
3
as in spirit
a state of mind dominated by a particular emotion you're in fine feather today Synonyms & Similar Words
- spirit
- mode
- mood
- cheer
- temper
- slant
- humor
- angle
- attitude
- heart
- sentiment
- feeling
- perspective
- frame of mind
- vein
- viewpoint
- emotion
- expression
- strain
- makeup
- sensitivity
- mind
- tone
- standpoint
- opinion
- belief
- sensitiveness
- conviction
- outlook
- sensibility
- temperament
- identity
- personality
- passion
- individuality
- mind-set
- judgment
- character
- judgement
- responsiveness
- disposition
- selfhood
- mettle
- self-identity
feather
2 of 2verb
1
as in to pole
Synonyms & Similar Words
- pole
- pull
- canoe
- scull
- oar
- row
- punt
- paddle
- kayak
2
as in to frill
Synonyms & Similar Words
- frill
- fillet
- garland
- filigree
- flounce
- ribbon
- braid
- lace
- fringe
- figure
- swag
- wreathe
- embroider
- furbelow
- hang
- appliqué
- paint
- chase
- gild
- jewel
- pearl
- diamond
- gem
- boss
- brighten
- trap
- freshen
- ornament
- accessorize
- smarten
- drape
- trim
- deck
- caparison
- grace
- redo
- array
- spruce (up)
- dress up
- adorn
- dress
- impearl
- decorate
- emboss
- garnish
- embellish
- bedeck
- redecorate
- festoon
- blazon
- beautify
- trick (out)
- doll up
- bedizen
- fancy up
- enrich
- emblaze
- fancify
- do
- do up
- gussy up
- glitz (up)
- pretty (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- scar
- reveal
- strip
- bare
- disfigure
- deface
- spoil
- display
- blemish
- mar
- simplify
- expose
- streamline
- uncover
- dismantle
- divest
- denude
- uglify
