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1. tar-and-feather
verb. smear the body of (someone) with tar and feathers; done in some societies as punishment.
2. feather
noun. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds.
Synonyms
Etymology
- feather (English)
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. feather
verb. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] join tongue and groove, in carpentry.
Synonyms
Etymology
- feather (English)
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. feather
verb. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] grow feathers.
Etymology
- feather (English)
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. feather
verb. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] turn the paddle; in canoeing.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- feather (English)
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. feather
noun. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- feather (English)
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. feather
verb. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] turn the oar, while rowing.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- feather (English)
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. tar
noun. ['ˈtɑːr'] any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue.
Antonyms
Etymology
- tar (English)
- terr (Middle English (1100-1500))
- teoru (Old English (ca. 450-1100))