fledge

• Глагол, используемый для описания молодой птицы, у которой развиваются маховые перья и которая учится летать, или для описания выращивания молодой птицы до тех пор, пока она не сможет летать.

A verb used to describe a young bird developing wing feathers and learning to fly, or to raise a young bird until it can fly.

1. Raise young birdsB2formaltechnical

   To feed and care for young birds until they develop flight feathers and can fly.

   Выращивать птенцов

   • The mother bird fledged her chicks over several weeks.
   • The sanctuary successfully fledged three endangered species.
   • They observed the parents fledging the nestlings with care.

   Synonymsbring upnurtureraiserear

2. Adorn with feathersC1formal

   To decorate or cover something with feathers, often for ornamental or ceremonial purposes.

   Украшать перьями

   • The artisan fledged the ceremonial mask with bright plumes.
   • Ancient warriors fledged their shields to intimidate enemies.
   • She fledged her costume for the carnival parade.

   Synonymsfeatherplume

3. Grow feathersB2formaltechnical

   To develop or acquire feathers, said of young birds when they reach a stage of feather growth.

   Опериться

   • The chicks begin to fledge after about two weeks.
   • Eaglets fledge slowly, relying on their parents for food.
   • Once the bird fledges, it is ready to leave the nest.

   Synonymsfeather

   Antonymsmoltmoult