plume

• Substantiv, das etwas bezeichnet, das in Form oder Leichtigkeit einer Feder ähnelt, eine Feder oder ein Federbusch, der als Schmuck getragen wird, oder eine leichte, hornartige, wasserdichte Bildung, die die äußere Bedeckung von Vögeln bildet.

A noun referring to something that resembles a feather in shape or lightness, a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament, or the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds.

1. Feather-like objectB2formal

   Anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness, such as a cloud or smoke formation.

   Federartiges Gebilde

   • A plume of smoke rose from the chimney.
   • The volcano emitted a massive plume of ash.
   • A white plume of steam escaped from the kettle.

   Synonymebillowcolumnpuffstreakstreamtrailwisp

2. Ornamental featherB2formal

   A feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament on a hat, helmet, or other headgear.

   Feder

   • The knight's helmet was adorned with a red plume.
   • She wore a hat with an elegant ostrich plume.
   • The ceremonial headdress featured a plume of peacock feathers.

   Synonymeaigrettecrestfeatherpanachetuft

3. Bird featherB1formalscientific

   The light, horny, waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds.

   Feder

   • The bird preened its plume to keep it clean.
   • A single plume drifted down from the eagle's wing.
   • The peacock displayed its colorful plume proudly.

   Synonymefeatherpinionplumulequill

• Verb, das bedeutet, mit Federn zu schmücken oder zu verzieren, oder sich wie ein Federbusch zu entfalten; außerdem bildlich für Angeben oder Stolz verwendet.

A verb meaning to adorn or decorate with feathers, or to spread out like a plume; also used figuratively to mean to show off or pride oneself.

1. To overcharge or swindleC1informal

   To charge an excessively high price for something; to cheat someone financially.

   Übervorteilen oder Wucherpreise verlangen

   • The taxi driver tried to plume the tourists for a short ride.
   • That shop really plumed me for a simple repair.
   • He felt he had been plumed when he saw the final bill.

   Synonymecheatdefraudfleecegougemulctoverchargerip offrobstingswindle

2. To feel or show prideC2formal

   To take pride in something, often in a self-satisfied or boastful manner.

   Sich brüsten

   • She plumed herself on her ability to solve complex problems.
   • He plumed himself on his extensive knowledge of history.
   • They plumed themselves on their team's victory.

   Synonymecongratulateexultglorypiquepreenpride

   Antonymebelittledisparagehumbleshame

3. To adorn with feathersC1formal

   To decorate or dress with a feather or feathers.

   Mit Federn schmücken

   • The knight's helmet was plumed with a bright red feather.
   • The performer's costume was plumed with ostrich feathers.
   • The hat was plumed elegantly for the royal ceremony.

   Synonymefeather

4. To preen (of a bird)B2formal

   To clean or arrange feathers with the beak, as a bird does.

   Federn putzen

   • The parrot sat on its perch, pluming its feathers.
   • The bird spent several minutes pluming its wings.
   • After bathing, the sparrow began to plume itself.

   Synonymearrangecleandressgroompreentend

5. To rise or spread like a plumeB2formal

   To form a shape resembling a plume, such as smoke or steam rising.

   In die Höhe steigen

   • Smoke plumed from the chimney into the cold air.
   • Steam plumed from the hot springs.
   • Dust plumed behind the speeding car.

   Synonymebillowcurlrisespiralstreamwaft

6. To dress or groom elaboratelyC1formal

   To dress or groom oneself with great care and attention to detail.

   Sich herausputzen

   • She plumed herself in front of the mirror before the gala.
   • He spent an hour pluming his hair and outfit.
   • The actor plumed himself meticulously before the red carpet event.

   Synonymedress upgroompreenprimpprinkspruce up

   Antonymedisarrangedishevelrumple