Definition of defeathering in English:

defeathering

noun ˌdiːˈfɛð(ə)rɪŋ

1The action of stripping a person of his or her wealth or assets, especially by dishonest or unscrupulous means. Compare "fleece". rare.
2Literal. The action or process of removing feathers, especially from the carcass of a poultry bird in preparation for cooking, typically by mechanical means. Also: an instance of this. Frequently attributive, as "defeathering machine", "defeathering tank", etc.
3The shedding of feathers by a bird; specifically loss of feathers on the brood patch on the belly during the breeding season.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Graphic: an illustrated weekly newspaper. From defeather + -ing.

Definition of defeathering in US English:

defeathering

nounˌdiːˈfɛð(ə)rɪŋ

1The action of stripping a person of his or her wealth or assets, especially by dishonest or unscrupulous means. Compare "fleece". rare.
2Literal. The action or process of removing feathers, especially from the carcass of a poultry bird in preparation for cooking, typically by mechanical means. Also: an instance of this. Frequently attributive, as "defeathering machine", "defeathering tank", etc.
3The shedding of feathers by a bird; specifically loss of feathers on the brood patch on the belly during the breeding season.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Graphic: an illustrated weekly newspaper. From defeather + -ing.

词汇	defeathering
释义	Definition of defeathering in English: defeathering noun ˌdiːˈfɛð(ə)rɪŋ 1The action of stripping a person of his or her wealth or assets, especially by dishonest or unscrupulous means. Compare "fleece". rare. 2Literal. The action or process of removing feathers, especially from the carcass of a poultry bird in preparation for cooking, typically by mechanical means. Also: an instance of this. Frequently attributive, as "defeathering machine", "defeathering tank", etc. 3The shedding of feathers by a bird; specifically loss of feathers on the brood patch on the belly during the breeding season. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Graphic: an illustrated weekly newspaper. From defeather + -ing. Definition of defeathering in US English: defeathering nounˌdiːˈfɛð(ə)rɪŋ 1The action of stripping a person of his or her wealth or assets, especially by dishonest or unscrupulous means. Compare "fleece". rare. 2Literal. The action or process of removing feathers, especially from the carcass of a poultry bird in preparation for cooking, typically by mechanical means. Also: an instance of this. Frequently attributive, as "defeathering machine", "defeathering tank", etc. 3The shedding of feathers by a bird; specifically loss of feathers on the brood patch on the belly during the breeding season. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in The Graphic: an illustrated weekly newspaper. From defeather + -ing.
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