feathering

• Substantivo que designa o ato de girar o remo para que a pá fique paralela à superfície da água entre as remadas, reduzindo a resistência do vento; também se aplica a movimentos suaves e graduais, como a transição de uma hélice ou o ajuste de penas de aves.

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.

incontável

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.

   Técnica de remada

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

• Verbo que significa cobrir, forrar ou decorar com penas, ou girar os remos de modo que as lâminas fiquem horizontais para reduzir a resistência do vento.

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

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

   Sinônimosfledgeplume

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.

   Colocar a hélice em bandeira

   • 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.

   Tocar levemente

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbrushcaressdriftfloatfluttergrazeskimstroketouchwaft