feather

A noun referring to one of the light, soft, flat structures that grow from the skin of birds and cover their bodies.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее одну из лёгких, мягких, плоских структур, которые растут из кожи птиц и покрывают их тела.esSustantivo que designa cada una de las estructuras ligeras, suaves y planas que crecen en la piel de las aves y cubren su cuerpo.frNom désignant l'une des structures légères, douces et plates qui poussent sur la peau des oiseaux et couvrent leur corps. Peut aussi désigner un objet léger ressemblant à une plume ou un accessoire en plume.deEine der leichten, weichen, flachen Strukturen, die aus der Haut von Vögeln wachsen und ihren Körper bedecken; auch ein einzelnes solches Gebilde.ptSubstantivo que designa cada uma das estruturas leves, macias e planas que crescem na pele das aves e cobrem o corpo delas; pode também se referir ao conjunto dessas estruturas ou a algo semelhante, como enfeite ou penacho.zh指鸟类皮肤上生长的轻软扁平的角质结构，覆盖鸟体；也泛指类似羽毛的轻软物（如羽毛状装饰、箭羽等）。arاسم يشير إلى إحدى البنى الخفيفة الناعمة المسطحة التي تنمو من جلد الطيور وتغطي أجسامها، ويُستخدم أيضًا للإشارة إلى مجموعة ريش الطائر أو ما يشبهه.

1. Bird covering A1 formal

   One of the light, soft, flat structures that grow from a bird's skin and cover its body.

   • The bird lost a feather during its flight.
   • She found a beautiful blue feather on the ground.
   • Feathers help birds to fly and stay warm.

   ruПероesPluma de avefrplume d'oiseaudeFederptPenazh羽毛arريشة

   Синонимы: downplumequill

2. Decorative item A2 informal

   A feather used as an ornament or decoration, often in hats or costumes.

   • Her hat was decorated with an ostrich feather.
   • The costume had colorful feathers sewn onto the sleeves.
   • He wore a feather in his cap as a symbol of achievement.

   ruПеро (декоративное)esPluma ornamentalfrPlume décorativedeFeder (dekorativ)ptPena (decorativa)zh羽毛（装饰用）arريشة (زينة)

   Синонимы: aigrettepanacheplume

• feathers plural form
• feathers' possessive plural form
• feather's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, означающий покрывать, выстилать или украшать перьями, или поворачивать (вёсла) так, чтобы лопасти были горизонтальными для уменьшения сопротивления ветра.esVerbo 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.frVerbe signifiant couvrir, garnir ou décorer de plumes, ou orienter (les rames) de manière à ce que les pales soient horizontales afin de réduire la résistance au vent.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas mit Federn zu bedecken, auszukleiden oder zu schmücken, oder (Ruder) so zu drehen, dass die Blätter waagerecht liegen, um den Luftwiderstand zu verringern.ptVerbo 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.zh动词，指覆盖、铺垫或用羽毛装饰；也指转动（船桨）使桨叶与水面平行，以减少风的阻力。arفعل يعني تغطية شيء أو تبطينه أو تزيينه بالريش، أو إدارة المجاديف بحيث تكون ألواحها أفقية لتقليل مقاومة الريح.

1. To cover or line with feathers B2 formal

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

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

   ruОперятьesEmplumar, cubrir o rellenar con plumasfrgarnir de plumesdeBefedernptEmplumarzh用羽毛装饰arتَرْييش

   Синонимы: fledgeplume

2. To rotate blades (aviation) C1 formal technical

   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.

   • 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.

   ruФлюгироватьesponer en bandera (aviación)frmettre en drapeau (hélice)dePropellerblatt verstellenptColocar a hélice em bandeirazh顺桨arضبط زاوية شفرات المروحة

3. To move softly or lightly B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruКасаться легкоesMoverse suavemente o rozar ligeramentefrse déplacer légèrementdeSanft berührenptTocar levementezh轻触arاللمس برقة

   Синонимы: brushcaressdriftfloatfluttergrazeskimstroketouchwaft

• feathered past participle
• feathered past simple
• feathering present participle
• feathers third person singular