feather
nounUK /ˈfeð.ər/
US /ˈfeð.ɚ/
A feather is one of the soft, light things that cover a bird's body.
The bird lost a bright blue feather on the grass.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A long pointed feather used as a pen for writing.
In old times, people wrote letters with a feather dipped in ink.
3. To turn an oar flat while rowing so it moves smoothly through the air.
The rower learned to feather the oars during practice.
4. Something very light, like a feather.
The pillow felt as light as a feather.