noun

1. A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

2. Long hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse, especially a draft horse, notably the Clydesdale breed. Narrowly only the rear hair.

3. One of the fins or wings on the shaft of an arrow.

Synonyms: feathering, feathers, horsefeathers

verb

1. To cover or furnish with feathers.

2. To arrange in the manner or appearance of feathers.

   “The stylist feathered my hair.”

3. To rotate the oars while they are out of the water to reduce wind resistance.