(of a bird) covered with feathers

black-feathered ostriches

rotate the blades of (a propeller) about their own axes in such a way as to lessen the air or water resistance

float or move like a feather

the green fronds feathered against a blue sky

blend or smooth delicately

feather the paint in, in a series of light strokes

(of ink, lipstick, etc.) separate into tiny lines after application

the ink started to feather and smudge

don't you just hate it when you spot that your lipstick has feathered around your lips?