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featherbedding
  • n  the practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required
  • v  treat with excessive indulgence
  • v  hire more workers than are necessary
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feathering
  • n  turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls
  • v  join tongue and groove, in carpentry
  • v  cover or fit with feathers
  • v  turn the paddle; in canoeing
  • v  turn the oar, while rowing
  • v  grow feathers
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feathertop
  • n  northeastern tropical African plant having feathery panicles
  • n  a variety of reed grass
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feathertop grass
  • n  northeastern tropical African plant having feathery panicles
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featherweight
  • n  an amateur boxer who weighs no more than 126 pounds
  • n  weighs 126-139 pounds
  • n  a professional boxer who weighs between 123 and 126 pounds
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feature
  • n  a prominent attribute or aspect of something
    the map showed roads and other features
  • n  the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
    an expression of pleasure crossed his features
  • n  the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater
    the feature tonight is `Casablanca'
  • n  a special or prominent article in a newspaper or magazine
    they ran a feature on retirement planning
  • n  (linguistics) a distinctive characteristic of a linguistic unit that serves to distinguish it from other units of the same kind
  • n  an article of merchandise that is displayed or advertised more than other articles
  • v  have as a feature
    This restaurant features the most famous chefs in France
  • v  wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner
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