feathering

1 of 2

noun

feath·​er·​ing ˈfe-t͟hə-riŋ 

ˈfet͟h-riŋ

1

: a covering of feathers : plumage

2

: a fringe of hair (as on the legs of a dog) see dog illustration

feathering

2 of 2

present participle of feather entry 2

Examples of feathering in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Do not miss the Ashes signature treatment that includes compression, full-body lymphatic feathering, and acupuncture. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026

Advertisement The tax sparked fierce resistance, especially among western Pennsylvania farmers, who saw it as a sign of the federal government's tyrannical bent, and organized protests that escalated into the tarring and feathering of tax collectors. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 25 May 2026

In Illustrator, these attributes can range from a simple drop shadow to a seven-layer stroke with feathering, an inner flow, and offsets. — Shelby Putnam Tupper, PC Magazine, 19 May 2026

While the name Precision sounds intense, this lip pencil is fine for artistry at every level, with a hydrating formula made with vitamin E, triglyceride, and cottonseed oil that frames the lips without a hint of feathering. — Micaela English, Glamour, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1721, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for feathering

• tethering
• weathering