feathering

feathering
noun
[mass noun]
  1. the plumage of a bird or part of a bird
    羽毛
    ■feather-like markings or structure
    羽状花纹(或结构)
    traditional finishes such as marbling and feathering.
    大理石花纹和羽毛状花纹之类的传统装饰图纹。
    ■the feathers of an arrow
    箭翎
    ■fringes of hairs on the appendages or body of a dog
    (狗的)丛毛
    ■(Architecture)cusping in tracery
    (建筑)(花窗中窗饰条纹的)尖点,交合点
  2. the action of varying the angle of propellers, rotor blades, or oars so as to reduce air or water resistance
    (螺旋桨、动叶片或桨的)顺流交距
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