feathering

• Существительное, обозначающее действие по повороту весла так, чтобы его лопасть была параллельна поверхности воды между гребками, уменьшая сопротивление ветра.

A noun referring to the action of turning an oar so that its blade is parallel to the water's surface between rowing strokes, reducing wind resistance.

uncountable

1. Oar techniqueC1formal

   The action of turning an oar so that its blade is parallel to the water's surface between strokes, reducing wind resistance.

   Техника гребли

   • The rower practiced feathering to improve speed.
   • Proper feathering reduces drag during a race.
   • He learned feathering as part of his rowing training.

• Глагол, означающий покрывать, выстилать или украшать перьями, или поворачивать (вёсла) так, чтобы лопасти были горизонтальными для уменьшения сопротивления ветра.

A verb meaning to cover, line, or decorate with feathers, or to turn (oars) so that the blades are horizontal to reduce wind resistance.

1. To cover or line with feathersB2formal

   To provide or adorn something with feathers, often used in the context of making pillows, quilts, or arrows.

   Оперять

   • The artisan feathered the arrows for better flight.
   • She feathered the pillow with soft goose down.
   • They feathered the costume for the carnival parade.

   Synonymsfledgeplume

2. To rotate blades (aviation)C1formaltechnical

   To adjust the angle of a propeller blade so that it presents the least resistance to the air, typically in an emergency or to reduce drag.

   Флюгировать

   • The pilot feathered the propeller after the engine failed.
   • He feathered the blades to minimize drag during the descent.
   • The aircraft's system automatically feathers the propellers in case of a malfunction.

3. To move softly or lightlyB2informal

   To move or touch something in a light, gentle, or delicate manner, similar to the way a feather moves.

   Касаться легко

   • She feathered her fingers through his hair.
   • The dancer feathered across the stage with grace.
   • He feathered the paintbrush over the canvas to create a soft effect.

   Synonymsbrushcaressdriftfloatfluttergrazeskimstroketouchwaft