feathering
noun
feath·er·ing
ˈfe-t͟hə-riŋ 
ˈfet͟h-riŋ
2
: a fringe of hair (as on the legs of a dog) see dog illustration
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Lastly, Ade decided to cut face-framing layers by making my bangs thicker using the feathering method.
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Louise Whitbread, Refinery29, 13 Aug. 2025
That said, the program offers masking with a feathering tool and refinements for difficult selections like hair or trees.
—PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
The formula glides on without tugging or feathering, and hydrates with jojoba, shea, and coconut oils.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 18 May 2025
With their long necks and sparse feathering on their heads, vultures can be downright scary-looking, lacking the majesty of the bald eagle, the sleek style of ravens, the beauty of hawks.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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Louise Whitbread, Refinery29, 13 Aug. 2025
That said, the program offers masking with a feathering tool and refinements for difficult selections like hair or trees.
—PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
The formula glides on without tugging or feathering, and hydrates with jojoba, shea, and coconut oils.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 18 May 2025
With their long necks and sparse feathering on their heads, vultures can be downright scary-looking, lacking the majesty of the bald eagle, the sleek style of ravens, the beauty of hawks.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Feathering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feathering. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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