FEATHER
/ˈfɛð.ə(ɹ)/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of FEATHER
A branching, hair-like structure that grows on the bodies of birds, used for flight, swimming, protection and display.
Long hair on the lower legs of a dog or horse, especially a draft horse, notably the Clydesdale breed. Narrowly only the rear hair.
One of the fins or wings on the shaft of an arrow.
To cover or furnish with feathers.
To arrange in the manner or appearance of feathers.
"The stylist feathered my hair."
To rotate the oars while they are out of the water to reduce wind resistance.
Examples of FEATHER in a Sentence
- "The stylist feathered my hair."
Word Details
Is FEATHER a Scrabble Word?
Yes, FEATHER is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of FEATHER earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 63 points total.
Letter Values for FEATHER
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | f | e | a | t | h | e | r | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in FEATHER
100 words from the letters in FEATHER
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How to Use FEATHER in Word Games
FEATHER is worth 13 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since FEATHER uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 63 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble FEATHER to find 100 additional valid words.