fledge | ||
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 |