Feathering

(n.) Same as Foliation.

(n.) 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.

(v. t.) A covering of feathers.

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• Several attempts have been made to remedy this defect, and to produce what is called feathering floats, every one of which will act against the water at right angles. 弗雷德里克·科利尔·贝克维尔. 伟大的事实.
• Manley in 1862, and Morgan in 1875, patented practical forms of the feathering paddle wheel. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• She is driven by double compound inclined engines, has feathering paddle wheels 35 feet in diameter and 14 feet face, and her speed is over 20 miles an hour. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• The Adirondack, whose engines and feathering paddle wheel are shown in Fig. 113, is 412 feet long and 90 feet breadth over guards. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.

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