 fledge |
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| 1. | [ verb ] decorate with feathers, as of an arrow or dart | |
| Synonyms: | flight | |
| Related terms: | decorate | |
| 2. | [ verb ] feed, care for, and rear young birds for flight | |
| Related terms: | rear | |
| 3. | [ verb ] grow feathers, of birds | |
| Synonyms: | feather | |
| Examples: | "A fledgling sparrow fell out of its nest" |
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| Related terms: | grow feather | |
| Similar spelling: |
fledged floodgate fledgling fletc |
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