What is the meaning of feather?

noun

  • The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds.
  • Turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls.

verb

  • Join tongue and groove, in carpentry.
  • Cover or fit with feathers.
  • Turn the paddle; in canoeing.
  • Turn the oar, while rowing.
  • Grow feathers.
    • usage: "The young sparrows are fledging already"
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