feather
Pronunciation: [ˈfɛðər]
Word
Context: “nature”
(noun) a light, soft structure that grows on birds. Feathers help birds fly and keep them warm. They look fluffy and often come in different colors.
Example
The bird's feathers were bright and colorful, making it stand out in the park.
Example
Some birds lose their feathers during the winter and look bare.
Example
What colors do the feathers of that bird have?
Context: “sports”
(noun) a light object used in sports like badminton. The feathered shuttlecock helps players hit it back and forth in games.
Example
She hit the feather shuttlecock over the net during the badminton match.
Example
The ball was too heavy to play, so they decided not to use feathers this time.
Example
Is the shuttlecock made of real feathers?
Context: “action”
(verb) to decorate or adorn something with feathers. This means adding soft, light feathers to make it look nice.
Example
They decided to feather the costume with colorful feathers for the show.
Example
He didn't feather the hat because he wanted it to look simple.
Example
Are you going to feather your project for the competition?
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