单词 | feathering |
释义 | feathering/ˈfɛð(ə)rɪŋ![]() noun [mass noun] 1The plumage of a bird or part of a bird.The breast and belly are solid white, contrasting sharply with the rufous feathering on the legs....
1.1The feathers of an arrow. 1.2Fringes of hairs on the appendages or body of a dog.The springer's ears, chest, legs and belly are nicely furnished with a moderate fringe of feathering which is often trimmed geometrically to give the dog an elegant look. 1.3Feather-like markings or structure: traditional finishes such as marbling and feathering...
1.4 Architecture Cusping in tracery.‘Rib edge feathering is a good early indicator of misalignment,’ Waibel says....
2The action of varying the angle of propellers, rotor blades, or oars so as to reduce air or water resistance.The sound he had heard was the feathering of the starboard prop....
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