fledge
to bring up (a young bird) until it is able to fly.
to furnish with or as if with feathers or plumage.
to provide (an arrow) with feathers.
(of a young bird) to acquire the feathers necessary for flight.
Archaic. (of young birds) able to fly.
Origin of fledge
1Other words from fledge
- fledgeless, adjective
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How to use fledge in a sentence
At the time, I had no idea that this online class, one of Airbnb’s fledging new “Experiences” offerings, was part of Catherine Powell’s domain—or who she was.
Meet the woman who took Airbnb’s ‘experiences’ online—in just 2 weeks | Kristen Bellstrom | February 2, 2021 | FortuneAlthough the simulation only mapped out 160 seconds of the star’s life, it illuminated the role of an underappreciated player that helps stalled shock waves turn into fully fledged explosions.
The wide range of choices in this product category ensure that there’s an option out there for every budget and need, from compact single-bar systems to fully-fledged surround sound setups.
Best soundbar: immersive sound for your home entertainment center | PopSci Commerce Team | December 18, 2020 | Popular-SciencePaying homage to the beloved grape of the Champagne region, the Macaris planted Pinot Meunier on their North Fork vineyard back in the 1990s, typically blending it into a rosé or making it a fully fledged red wine.
But come June, the fledging African-American cable network Aspire wants you to have choices.
Block was Wisconsin state director for the fledging Americans for Prosperity, a conservative group funded by the Koch brothers.
Now, that hubris might lead to the dismantling of her fledging cartel, as the Argentine police claim to be hot on her tracks.
In fledging arrows Ishi used eagle, buzzard, hawk or flicker feathers.
Hunting with the Bow and Arrow | Saxton PopeThis is made by constructing the usual blunt screw-headed shaft and fledging it with wide uncut feathers.
Hunting with the Bow and Arrow | Saxton PopeHe was callow all over—like a canary that had not finished fledging itself.
The Works of Rudyard Kipling: One Volume Edition | Rudyard KiplingIf the nest was started on June 20, then renesting took place within 15 hours after fledging.
Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon | Jon C. BarlowRenesting after desertion or successful fledging occurs within two to thirty-six hours.
Natural History of the Bell Vireo, Vireo bellii Audubon | Jon C. Barlow
British Dictionary definitions for fledge
/ (flɛdʒ) /
(tr) to feed and care for (a young bird) until it is able to fly
Also called: fletch (tr) to fit (something, esp an arrow) with a feather or feathers
(intr) (of a young bird) to grow feathers
(tr) to cover or adorn with or as if with feathers
Origin of fledge
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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