feather - noun

the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls

feather - verb

• join tongue and groove, in carpentry
• cover or fit with feathers
• turn the paddle; in canoeing
• turn the oar, while rowing
• grow feathers

feather - thesaurus

feathering   fledge   plumage   plume   square