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featherbed

/ˈfɛðəˌbɛd/

/ˈfɛðərˌbɛd/

Translations

featherbedadjective

Used attributively to describe policies or treatments that cushion or make conditions unduly comfortable (e.g., "featherbed policies").

Synonyms

featherbednoun

featherbeds

/ˈfɛðəˌbɛd/

/ˈfɛðərˌbɛd/

перина

She bought a new featherbed for her bedroom.

Она купила новую перину для своей спальни.

Additional translations

пуховик

пуховая перина

Synonyms

soft bed

bed of feathers

down bed

luxurious bed

featherbedverb

featherbedded

Past Simple

featherbedded

Past Participle

featherbedding

Gerund

/ˈfɛðəˌbɛd/

/ˈfɛðərˌbɛd/

создавать излишние рабочие места

The company was accused of featherbedding by creating unnecessary positions.

Компанию обвинили в создании излишних рабочих мест путем создания ненужных должностей.

Additional translations

использовать привилегии

Synonyms

Definitions

featherbedadjective

Providing or intended to provide extra comfort or protection; involving or characteristic of featherbedding.

The union negotiated several featherbed provisions in the new contract.

featherbednoun

A mattress or bed covering filled with feathers, used for added comfort.

She sank into the soft featherbed, feeling the warmth envelop her as she drifted off to sleep.

A situation or position that is easy and comfortable, often with little work required.

He landed a featherbed job at the company, where he was paid well for minimal effort.

featherbedverb

To provide excessive or unnecessary employment to someone, often to avoid conflict with labor unions or to maintain political favor.

The railway company featherbedded its workforce to avoid a strike.

To cushion or pad something to make it more comfortable or to reduce impact.

The manager decided to featherbed the transition by offering additional support to the employees.