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fjær — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • feather noun One of the light, branching structures covering a bird's body, used for flight and insulation.
  • spring noun The season between winter and summer, when plants begin to grow again.

Senses

fjær 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.
  • spring An elastic mechanical part or device in any shape (e.g., flat, curved, coiled), made of flexible material (usually spring steel) that exerts force and attempts to spring back when bent, compressed, or stretched.

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.

spring — full definition

  1. noun The season between winter and summer, when plants begin to grow again.
  2. noun A coiled piece of metal that returns to its shape after being compressed or stretched.
  3. noun A natural point where water flows up from underground.
  4. verb To jump or move suddenly and quickly.

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