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unfeathered

UK
/ʌnˈfɛðəd/
US
/ʌnˈfɛðərd/

Translations

unfeatheredadjective
UK
/ʌnˈfɛðəd/
US
/ʌnˈfɛðərd/
sans plumes
The unfeathered chick looked vulnerable and small in the nest.
Le poussin sans plumes semblait vulnérable et petit dans le nid.
Additional translations
dépourvu de plumesSoutenu.
Synonyms
naked
denuded
bald
plucked
bare
unfeatherverb

unfeathered

Past Simple

unfeathered
Past Simple
unfeathered
Past Participle
unfeathering
Gerund
UK
/ʌnˈfɛðə/
US
/ʌnˈfɛðər/
déplumerAu sens propre, pour enlever les plumes d’un oiseau ou d’une volaille.
The chef had to unfeather the chicken before preparing it for the meal.
Le chef a dû déplumer le poulet avant de le préparer pour le repas.
Additional translations
dépouillerAu sens figuré, en particulier pour priver de biens, d’avantages ou de richesses.
Synonyms
denude
bare
strip
deplume
unfeatherpast participle

unfeathered

Used attributively to describe something that has had its feathers removed or that naturally lacks feathers.
dépluméQui n’a plus de plumes.
The unfeathered turkey was ready for seasoning.
La dinde déplumée était prête à être assaisonnée.

Definitions

unfeatheredadjective
Lacking feathers; not covered with feathers.
The unfeathered chick looked vulnerable and small in the nest.
unfeatherverb
To remove feathers from a bird.
The chef had to unfeather the chicken before preparing it for the meal.
Figuratively, to deprive a person or entity of wealth, assets, or advantages; to strip or plunder.
The stringent taxes threatened to unfeather the wealthy landowners.
unfeatherpast participle
Lacking feathers or having had its feathers removed.
The unfeathered turkey was ready for seasoning.
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