feather in WordNet English dictionary

1. turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
   feather  feathering 
   
2. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
   feather  plume  plumage 
   

1. grow feathers
   "The young sparrows are fledging already"
   fledge  feather 
   
2. turn the oar, while rowing
   feather  square 
   
3. turn the paddle; in canoeing
   feather  square 
   
4. cover or fit with feathers
   feather 
   
5. join tongue and groove, in carpentry
   feather