flight feather

American  

noun

Ornithology.

1. one of the large, stiff feathers of the wing and tail of a bird that are essential to flight.

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flight feather British  

noun

1. any of the large stiff feathers that cover the wings and tail of a bird and are adapted for flying

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Etymology

Origin of flight feather

First recorded in 1725–35

Example Sentences

But making expertly designed electric vehicles with impressive software and delightful features has never really been in question.

From The Verge • Jul. 6, 2022

The soothing sound of water is one of Changi’s most delightful features.

From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2019

The Count found Sun Valley, and famously wired his boss that the area combined "more delightful features than any place I have ever seen in Switzerland, Austria or the U.S. for a winter resort."

From Time Magazine Archive

One of the most delightful features of the place is the profusion of trees, even within the town, and along the edge of the shore—suriyas, palms, coco-nut trees and bread-fruit trees.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 4 "G" to "Gaskell, Elizabeth" by Various

This is one of the delightful features of our annual gathering which is steadily increasing.

From Trees, Fruits and Flowers of Minnesota, 1916 Embracing the Transactions of the Minnesota State Horticultural Society,Volume 44, from December 1, 1915, to December 1, 1916, Including the Twelve Numbers of "The Minnesota Horticulturist" for 1916 by Latham, A. W.