feathered
Americanadjective
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clothed, covered, or provided with feathers, as a bird or an arrow.
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quick; rapid; speedy; swift.
feathered feet.
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(of a veneer) cut to show a figure resembling a plume.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of feathered
before 1000; Middle English fethered, Old English gefetherede, see feather, -ed 3
Example Sentences
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Arcaded buildings glowed as friends gathered over shisha, families strolled with children and couples lingered over coffee.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
On Friday, during the time slot normally allotted to The Charlie Kirk Show, four of the late host’s friends gathered in the studio for a memorial episode, leaving an empty chair for the absent host.
From Slate • Sep. 22, 2025
This weekend, friends gathered to remember Viktoriia on the Maidan in central Kyiv.
From BBC • Oct. 12, 2024
In the wake of the shooting, family and friends gathered to mourn Green and Cooper, who were remembered as a respected state trooper and beloved Air Force vet.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023
Solemnly the three friends gathered around the carving upon the ramparts.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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