feathers in one's cap (Meaning)
feathers in one's cap
kind entry 1 sense 1, nature, to furnish (something, such as an arrow) with a feather, one of the light horny growths that make up the outer covering of the body of a bird, to change the angle of (airplane propeller blades) so that the chords become approximately parallel to the line of flight, to turn (an oar blade) almost horizontal when lifting from the water at the end of a stroke to reduce air resistance, a feathery flaw in the eye or in a precious stone, plumage, condition, mood, composure, to grow feathers, the act of feathering an oar, to grow or form feathers, to feather an oar or an airplane propeller blade, clothing sense 1, dress, the vane of an arrow, a mark of distinction, a projecting strip, rib, fin, or flange, to have or take on the appearance of a feather or something feathered, to change the angle of airplane propeller blades of (an engine) in such a manner, to cut (the air) with a wing, to turn (an oar blade) parallel to the water when lifting from the water at the end of a stroke, to soak in and spread, attire, dress, to cut (the water) with a fin, to provide for oneself especially financially by unethically exploiting a position of trust, one of the light horny epidermal outgrowths that form the external covering of the body of birds and that consist of a shaft bearing on each side a series of barbs which bear barbules which in turn bear barbicels commonly ending in the hooked processes and interlocking with the barbules of an adjacent barb to link the barbs into a continuous vane, to hit, throw, pass, or shoot softly and usually with precision, to cover, clothe, or adorn with feathers, to change the angle of (airplane propeller blades) to reduce air resistance, condition entry 1 sense 5b, mood, to join by a tongue and groove, plume sense 2a, to change the angle of (a rotor blade of a rotorcraft) periodically in forward flight, to move, spread, or grow like feathers, any of the light, horny, epidermal outgrowths that form the external covering of the body of birds, kind, nature, feathering sense 2, to cover, clothe, or adorn with or as if with feathers, to reduce the edge of to a featheredge, to provide (as an arrow) with a feather
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feathers in one's cap Sentence Examples
- The successful completion of the project added another coveted feather in his cap.
- With each accomplishment, she collected another feather in her cap, bolstering her reputation.
- The young inventor's groundbreaking discovery earned him a feather in his cap at a tender age.
- The dedicated doctor's unwavering service to the community was a true feather in her cap.
- The poet's award-winning collection added a vibrant feather to his literary cap.
- The scholar's groundbreaking research brought another feather in her esteemed cap.
- The charity fundraiser's record-breaking success became a prized feather in its cap.
- The veteran's heroic actions in the line of duty earned him a well-deserved feather in his cap.
- The teacher's innovative educational methods added a notable feather to her pedagogical cap.
- The composer's critically acclaimed symphony became another sparkling feather in his musical cap.
FAQs About the word feathers in one's cap
kind entry 1 sense 1, nature, to furnish (something, such as an arrow) with a feather, one of the light horny growths that make up the outer covering of the bod
attractions, highlights, trophies, honors, treasures,jewels, crown jewels, prides, boasts,credits
blots, stigmas, slurs, shames, stigmata, stains, dishonors,defects, smudges, disgraces
The successful completion of the project added another coveted feather in his cap.
With each accomplishment, she collected another feather in her cap, bolstering her reputation.
The young inventor's groundbreaking discovery earned him a feather in his cap at a tender age.
The dedicated doctor's unwavering service to the community was a true feather in her cap.
