单词 | a feather in one's cap |
释义 | feather1 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 3 : 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 a feather in one's cap phrase1 as in jewel an asset that brings praise or renown Breaking the story for her newspaper was a feather in her cap. Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in accomplishment a successful result brought about by hard work Winning the lawsuit for her client would be a significant feather in her cap. Synonyms & Similar Words
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