fjäder — meaning in English

English meaning

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

Senses

fjäder 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.
• plume (archaic, literary, and, poetic) A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
• 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.

plume — full definition

1. noun A large, often decorative feather, or a cluster of feathers.
2. noun A rising column of smoke, dust, or similar substance.
3. verb Of a bird: to smooth and arrange its feathers.
4. verb To feel proud of oneself, often excessively.

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