featheringPronunciation: /ˈfɛð(ə)rɪŋ/Definition of feathering noun [mass noun] 1the plumage of a bird or part of a bird. the feathers of an arrow. fringes of hairs on the appendages or body of a dog. feather-like markings or structure:traditional finishes such as marbling and feathering Architecture cusping in tracery. 2the action of varying the angle of propellers, rotor blades, or oars so as to reduce air or water resistance. feathering in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of feathering in the US English dictionary
