feathering
feathering Lexical Profile
feathering Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The plumage of a bird, or a fringe of long, soft hair on the legs, tail, or ears of certain dog and horse breeds.
"The golden retriever was brushed daily to keep the thick feathering on its legs and tail free of tangles."
In rowing or aviation, the act of rotating an oar blade or propeller blade so that its edge faces the direction of motion in order to minimize air or water resistance.
"Proper feathering of the oars between strokes helps the crew maintain speed even against a strong headwind."
A technique in painting, woodworking, or digital graphics in which edges or layers are gradually thinned, blended, or softened to create a seamless transition.
"Careful feathering around the edges of the repaired drywall hid the seam completely once the wall was painted."
The feathers attached to the shaft of an arrow to stabilize its flight.
"The archer inspected the arrow's feathering to make sure none of the vanes had been damaged."