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feathering

feath·er·ing [ féəring ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. plumage: the feathers on a bird

2. feathers attached to arrow: the feathers attached to an arrow or dart, or their arrangement

3. zoology long hair on animal's legs: fringes of hair on the legs or tails of some dogs and horses

4. printing pattern of ink soaking into paper: the spreading of ink in lines like veins through printed paper that is too absorbent

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