feathering

noun

feath·​er·​ing ˈfe-t͟hə-riŋ How to pronounce feathering (audio)
ˈfet͟h-riŋ
1
: a covering of feathers : plumage
2
: a fringe of hair (as on the legs of a dog) see dog illustration

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There’s the magnificent installation from Poland’s Magdalena Abakanowicz, which cascades to the floor like two feathering wings, only to melt into maroon runways. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024 The model’s hair featured feathering elements and her eye makeup included a bold shade of midnight blue, coordinating with her sartorial statement. Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 In the lab, our testers re-assessed their liners after 30 minutes, checking for any signs of smudging, fading, or feathering. Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 Along the lower edge of the side glass behind the doors, the metal trim is now a bit wider and the feathering theme has been applied as a graphic to the inside of the glass behind the C-Pillar. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for feathering 

Word History

First Known Use

1721, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of feathering was in 1721

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“Feathering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feathering. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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