feathered

• Cubierto o adornado con plumas; que tiene la apariencia o textura similar a las plumas.

Covered or adorned with feathers; having a feather-like appearance or texture.

1. Covered with feathersB1formal

   Having feathers, typically referring to birds or objects made to resemble them.

   cubierto de plumas

   • The feathered bird flew gracefully across the sky.
   • She wore a feathered hat to the wedding.
   • The costume was decorated with feathered wings.

   Sinónimosplumagedplumedplumoseplumy

   Antónimosbaldfeatherlessnakedunfeathered

2. Light and softB2informal

   Resembling feathers in lightness, softness, or texture.

   Plumoso, suave y ligero

   • The feathered pillow was incredibly comfortable.
   • Her feathered touch on the piano keys was delicate.
   • The clouds had a feathered appearance at sunset.

   Sinónimosairydownyfeatheryfluffylightsoft

   Antónimoscoarsehardheavyrough

• Verbo que significa cubrir, forrar o adornar con plumas, o girar los remos de modo que sus palas queden horizontales para reducir la resistencia del viento.

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.

   Emplumar, cubrir o rellenar con plumas

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

   Sinónimosfledgeplume

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.

   poner en bandera (aviación)

   • 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.

   Moverse suavemente o rozar ligeramente

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbrushcaressdriftfloatfluttergrazeskimstroketouchwaft