羽毛 — meaning in English

English meaning

• coat noun An outer garment worn over other clothes, typically with sleeves.
• down adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
• feather noun One of the light, branching structures covering a bird's body, used for flight and insulation.
• plumage noun All of the feathers covering a bird's body.

Senses

羽毛 is used for these senses in English:

• coat (countable) The fur or feathers covering an animal's skin.
• down Soft, fluffy immature feathers which grow on young birds. Used as insulating material in duvets, sleeping bags and jackets.
• feather A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.
• plumage (ornithology, collective noun) Layer or collection of feathers covering a bird’s body; feathers used ornamentally; feathering.

coat — full definition

1. noun An outer garment worn over other clothes, typically with sleeves.
2. noun A layer of a substance, such as paint, covering a surface.
3. noun The fur or hair covering an animal.
4. verb To cover something with a layer of a substance.

down — full definition

1. adverb From a higher place to a lower one.
2. preposition Along or through, moving in a particular direction.
3. adjective Feeling sad or low in spirits.
4. adjective Not functioning; out of service, especially of a computer system.
5. verb To swallow or finish, especially a drink, quickly.

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