An English surname originating as an occupation. / An anglicized Americanized German surname from German, equivalent to English Feather.

(aeronautics) Of a propeller: capable of having its blades streamlined by rotating them perpendicular to the axis of the propeller when the engine is shut down, so that the propeller does not windmill as the aircraft flies.

A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.

To cover or furnish with feathers; (when of an arrow) to fletch. / To adorn, as if with feathers; to fringe. / To arrange in the manner or appearance of feathers.

Covered with feathers. / (rowing) Having the blades of oars or propellers parallel to the direction of motion. / (engineering, manufacturing) Having a finely bevelled edge. / (Appalachia) Badly beaten.

simple past tense and past participle of feather

plural of featherer

One who feathers.

plural of feathering

present participle of feather