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unfeathered

/ʌnˈfɛðə(ɹ)d/
un · feath · ered

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1

Having no feathers, either naturally on certain parts of the body or because the plumage has not yet grown in.

Example

"The biologist noted that the vulture's unfeathered head helps keep the bird clean while it feeds."


2

Not fitted with stabilizing feathers (in reference to an arrow or dart); unfletched.

Example

"Traditional archers in some regions shoot unfeathered bamboo shafts with remarkable accuracy."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unfeathered. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 3, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unfeathered
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