- feathering
-
/fedh"euhr ing/, n.1. a covering of feathers; plumage.2. the arrangement of feathers on an arrow.3. Music. a very light and delicate use of the violin bow.[1520-30; FEATHER + -ING1]
* * *
Universalium. 2010.
feathering
Look at other dictionaries:
Feathering — is a technique used in computer graphics software to smooth or blur the edges of a feature. The term is inherited from a technique of fine retouching using fine feathers.Paintbrush featheringFeathering is most commonly used on a paintbrush tool… … Wikipedia
Feathering — Feath er*ing, n. 1. (Arch.) Same as {Foliation}. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of turning the blade of the oar, as it rises from the water in rowing, from a vertical to a horizontal position. See {To feather an oar}, under {Feather}, v. t. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
feathering — [feth′əriŋ] n. 1. the act of one who feathers 2. feathers collectively 3. long hair on the ears, legs, tail, or body of a dog … English World dictionary
Feathering — Feather Feath er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Feathered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Feathering.}] 1. To furnish with a feather or feathers, as an arrow or a cap. [1913 Webster] An eagle had the ill hap to be struck with an arrow feathered from her own wing. L… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
feathering — i. The process of changing the pitch of a propeller’s blades to produce zero torque and to reduce drag to the minimum so as to prevent further damage to an engine that has been shut down either automatically or manually after a malfunction. In… … Aviation dictionary
feathering — statusis teksto ištempimas statusas T sritis informatika apibrėžtis Teksto status ištempimas padidinant ↑eilučių intervalus. Dar vartojama vertikalusis teksto ištempimas. atitikmenys: angl. feathering ryšiai: dar žiūrėk – eilučių intervalas dar… … Enciklopedinis kompiuterijos žodynas
Feathering (disambiguation) — Feathering is a technique used in computer graphics to blur edges. Feathering may also refer to:*Tarring and feathering, a type of punishment of medieval and early modern times *Fletching, aerodynamically stabilizing arrows from materials such as … Wikipedia
Feathering float — Feathering Feath er*ing, n. 1. (Arch.) Same as {Foliation}. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of turning the blade of the oar, as it rises from the water in rowing, from a vertical to a horizontal position. See {To feather an oar}, under {Feather}, v. t … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Feathering screw — Feathering Feath er*ing, n. 1. (Arch.) Same as {Foliation}. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of turning the blade of the oar, as it rises from the water in rowing, from a vertical to a horizontal position. See {To feather an oar}, under {Feather}, v. t … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Feathering wheel — Feathering Feath er*ing, n. 1. (Arch.) Same as {Foliation}. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of turning the blade of the oar, as it rises from the water in rowing, from a vertical to a horizontal position. See {To feather an oar}, under {Feather}, v. t … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Feathering (horse) — Feathering, or feather, is a term used to describe the long hair on the lower legs and fetlocks of some breeds of horse and pony. On some horses, especially draft breeds, the hair can almost cover the hooves. [… … Wikipedia
