feather meaning and definition

FEATHER noun

Definition of feather (noun)

1. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
   • synonyms: plumage, plume
2. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
   • synonyms: feathering

FEATHER verb

Definition of feather (verb)

1. join tongue and groove, in carpentry
2. cover or fit with feathers
3. turn the paddle; in canoeing
   • synonyms: square
4. turn the oar, while rowing
   • synonyms: square
5. grow feathers
   • "The young sparrows are fledging already"
   • synonyms: fledge