Feathering
Same as Foliation.
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.
A covering of feathers.
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Feathering Translations
feathering in German is Gefieder
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