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feathered

UK
/ˈfɛð.əd/
US
/ˈfɛð.ɚd/

Translations

featheredadjective
more feathered
Comp.
most feathered
Super.
UK
/ˈfɛðəd/
US
/ˈfɛðərd/
The bird was beautifully feathered, with vibrant colors that caught the sunlight.
L'oiseau était magnifiquement emplumé, avec des couleurs vives qui captaient la lumière du soleil.
Additional translations
estompéSe dit d’un bord ou d’une transition douce, floue.
à plumesPour un objet ou un vêtement décoré de plumes.
Synonyms
fringed
downy
furry
plumaged
fluffy
featheredpast participle
UK
/ˈfɛðəd/
US
/ˈfɛðɚd/
Used attributively to describe something covered with or resembling feathers.
empluméEmployé pour dire qu’un animal est couvert de plumes ou de duvet.
Paleontologists now agree that many dinosaurs were feathered.
Les paléontologues s'accordent maintenant à dire que de nombreux dinosaures étaient emplumés.
Synonyms
plumed
plumaged
feathery
plumose
downy
fledged
winged
feather-covered
featherverb

feathered

Past Simple

feathered
Past Simple
feathered
Past Participle
feathering
Gerund
UK
/ˈfɛð.ə/
US
/ˈfɛð.ɚ/
estomperPour adoucir une transition entre deux surfaces ou couleurs.
She feathered the edges of the eyeshadow to create a smoky effect.
Elle a estompé les bords du fard à paupières pour créer un effet fumé.
mettre en drapeauTermes d’aviation.
The pilot had to feather the propeller to minimize drag during the emergency landing.
Le pilote a dû mettre l’hélice en drapeau pour réduire la traînée pendant l’atterrissage d’urgence.
dégraderPour une coupe de cheveux ; donner un effet plus souple et léger.
The stylist feathered her hair to give it a softer, layered look.
Le coiffeur a dégradé ses cheveux pour leur donner un aspect plus doux et étagé.
garnir de plumes
The costume designers feathered the dancers’ headdresses for the parade.
Les costumiers ont garni de plumes les coiffes des danseurs pour la parade.
Additional translations
se déplacer avec légèretéSens littéraire ou descriptif.
Synonyms
dampen
soften
lighten
finesse

Definitions

featheredadjective
Having feathers or feather-like structures.
The bird was beautifully feathered, with vibrant colors that caught the sunlight.
Decorated or adorned with feathers.
The dancer wore a feathered headdress that swayed with every movement.
Having a fringe or edge that resembles feathers.
The artist used a feathered brush to create soft, blurred edges in the painting.
featheredpast participle
Covered with feathers or down; having plumage.
Paleontologists now agree that many dinosaurs were feathered.
featherverb
To turn or adjust the angle of a propeller blade to reduce air or water resistance.
The pilot had to feather the propeller to minimize drag during the emergency landing.
To arrange or grow in a manner resembling feathers.
The stylist feathered her hair to give it a softer, layered look.
To spread or blend the edges of something, such as paint or makeup, to create a soft transition.
She feathered the edges of the eyeshadow to create a smoky effect.
To move lightly and softly, like a feather.
The dancer feathered across the stage with grace and ease.
To cover or decorate with feathers.
The costume designers feathered the dancers’ headdresses for the parade.
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