1. feather
noun. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds.
Synonyms
- quill
- ceratin
- vane
- contour feather
- marabou
- quill feather
- bird
- calamus
- body covering
- plume
- plumage
- melanin
- down feather
- hackle
- bastard wing
- aftershaft
- shaft
- down
- keratin
- web
- spurious wing
- animal material
- alula
- pinion
- flight feather
Antonyms
- disarrange
- worsen
- ascending
- high
Etymology
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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Words that Rhyme with Flight Feather
- merriweather
- get-together
- altogether
- birdfeather
- together
- whether
- grether
- weather
- tether
- sether
- raether
- nether
- leather
- heather
Example sentences of the word flight-feather
1. Noun Phrase
The wings of birds are modified forelimbs with light flight feathers that enable the birds to fly.
2. Noun Phrase
It also untangles the small downy feathers and sets each flight feather back into its exact position.
3. Noun Phrase
The feathers they grow include body feathers and large and small flight feathers.
4. Noun Phrase
Examine the label carefully, as some pillows labeled down may actually be made from small flight feathers.
2. feather
verb. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] join tongue and groove, in carpentry.
Synonyms
- conjoin
Antonyms
- differentiate
- dedifferentiate
Etymology
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. feather
verb. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] turn the paddle; in canoeing.
Synonyms
- square
Antonyms
- raised
- safe
Etymology
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. feather
noun. ['ˈfɛðɝ'] turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls.
Synonyms
- rowing
- feathering
- row
- rotary motion
Antonyms
- carinate
- underdress
- dress down
- undercharge
Etymology
- fether (Middle English (1100-1500))
- feþer (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. flight
noun. ['ˈflaɪt'] the act of escaping physically.
Synonyms
- prisonbreak
- evasion
- jailbreak
- prison-breaking
- hegira
- hejira
- escape
- breakout
- exodus
- skedaddle
- running away
- break
- lam
- getaway
Antonyms
- low
- keep down
- dematerialize
- dematerialise
6. flight
noun. ['ˈflaɪt'] an instance of traveling by air.
Synonyms
- glide
- blind flying
- sortie
- aviation
- sailing
- acrobatics
- soaring
- aerobatics
- ballooning
- pass
- terrain flight
- air
- stunt flying
- maiden flight
- stunting
- sailplaning
- flypast
- gliding
- blind landing
- overflight
- air travel
- low level flight
- flying
- flyover
- solo
Antonyms
- disapprove
- disallow
- decertify
- recede
7. flight
noun. ['ˈflaɪt'] a formation of aircraft in flight.
Antonyms
- payment
8. flight
noun. ['ˈflaɪt'] a stairway (set of steps) between one floor or landing and the next.
Synonyms
- stairway
- staircase
- flight of stairs
Antonyms
- appear
- prevent
- failing
- stay
9. flight
noun. ['ˈflaɪt'] an air force unit smaller than a squadron.
Antonyms
- inactivity
10. flight
noun. ['ˈflaɪt'] passing above and beyond ordinary bounds.
Synonyms
- creative thinking
- creativeness
Antonyms
- running
- wet
- unhurried