PLUME

/ˈpljuːm/ ► audio Scrabble 9 Words With Friends 13

Definition

  1. noun anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness.
  2. noun a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament.
  3. noun the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds. — synonyms: feather, plumage
  4. verb rip off. — synonyms: overcharge, soak, surcharge, gazump, fleece, pluck, rob, hook
  5. verb be proud of. — synonyms: pride, congratulate
  6. verb deck with a plume.
  7. verb clean with one's bill. — synonyms: preen
  8. verb form a plume.
  9. verb dress or groom with elaborate care. — synonyms: preen, primp, dress

Examples

  • “He plumes himself on his skill.”
  • “Smoke plumed from his pipe, then slowly settled towards the floor.”

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