羽 — meaning in English

English meaning

• feather noun One of the light, branching structures covering a bird's body, used for flight and insulation.
• wing noun One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.

Senses

羽 is used for these senses in English:

• feather A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

feather — full definition

1. noun One of the light, branching structures covering a bird's body, used for flight and insulation.
2. verb To turn an oar or propeller blade so its edge cuts through air or water with less resistance.

wing — full definition

1. noun One of the limbs a bird, insect, or aircraft uses to fly.
2. noun A section or faction of a building, organization, or political party.
3. verb To improvise something without preparation, as in "wing it".

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