чи́стить пёрышки — meaning in English
chistit pyoryshki
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English meaning
- plume noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
Senses
чи́стить пёрышки is used for these senses in English:
- plume (transitive, reflexive) Chiefly of a bird: to arrange and preen the feathers of, specifically in preparation for flight; hence (figurative) , to prepare for (something).
plume — full definition
- noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
- noun A rising column of smoke, dust, or similar substance.
- verb Of a bird: to smooth and arrange its feathers.
- verb To feel proud of oneself, often excessively.
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