plume
noun
a feather.
is pluming
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present progressiveof plume (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The cock-sparrow is pluming his breast while the hunter is pulling the string of the snare.'
From Khaled, A Tale of Arabia by F. Marion (Francis Marion) Crawford
"Say, Perk," he said presently, "somehow, I'm afraid this particular worm of ours is pluming for flight."
From Skinner's Dress Suit by F. Vaux (Francis Vaux) Wilson
"See, the prince is pluming himself," said one of the thieves.
From The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas père
He says you were just about at the last gasp when he got hold of you, and is pluming himself no end on having brought you through so well.”
From The Red Symbol by John Ironside
