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Any soft downy substance, typically from soft fibers or hairs
“Black ostrich feathers.”
Padding used to stuff cushions, furniture, or soft toys
Clothing, especially of a distinctive or special kind
An appendage of an animal or machine that enables it to fly
A clump or bunch of feathers
Plural for any of the flat appendages growing from a bird's skin and forming its plumage
“Now, if there is anything that ruins the feather of a bird, it is drying it too quickly.”
Plural for long hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse
“Spats are often used to protect the Clydesdale's feathers between show-ring classes.”
Plural for a group of persons or things with shared characteristics
“Brains of the same feather certainly flock together.”
Plural for formal, elaborate or dressy clothing
“Thinking it probable that Sherman would be dressed in full feather, I put on my uniform coat, the splendor of which rivaled that of a drum-major.”
Plural for a temporary state of mind, feeling or emotion
“I was in a fine feather because I loved my job.”
Plural for a fine film, filament or strand
To make a living for the benefit of others
“When the quills begin to loosen, the bird removes them and is then ready to care for the new feathers.”
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