feather

piuma, penna

Una delle strutture leggere e morbide che ricoprono un uccello, aiutandolo a volare e a mantenersi caldo.

In inglese semplice: One of the light, soft structures covering a bird, helping it fly and stay warm.

• A feather fell from the bird.
• The duck has bright green feathers.
• She found a long feather beside the pond.

Espressioni comuni: tail feather, white feather, feather pillow, wing feather

linguetta, chiavetta

Striscia lunga e sporgente che rinforza un pezzo o entra in una scanalatura per tenere insieme più pezzi.

In inglese semplice: A long raised strip that strengthens a part or fits into a groove to hold parts together.

• The feather fits into this groove.
• A metal feather prevents the wheel from turning on the shaft.
• The engineer replaced the worn feather.

Sinonimi: spline, key

Espressioni comuni: sliding feather, metal feather, feather key

sfilare

Tagliare o sistemare qualcosa, soprattutto i capelli, in strati morbidi che si aprono come piume.

In inglese semplice: To arrange or cut something in soft layers that spread out like a bird’s covering.

• The stylist will feather my hair.
• She feathered the ends for a softer shape.
• Can you feather the fringe slightly?

Sinonimi: layer

Espressioni comuni: feather someone’s hair, feather the ends

alleggerire, dare ali

Ridurre il peso di qualcosa o dargli ali.

In inglese semplice: To make something lighter or give it wings.

• Music feathered the weary hours.
• Hope seemed to feather his spirit.
• The poet imagined a charm that could feather a heavy heart.

Sinonimi: lighten

Contrari: weigh down

Espressioni comuni: feather the hours, feather something