feathering
/ˈfɛðərɪŋ/
noun
- The arrangement or pattern of feathers on a bird.
- The bird's feathering was especially colorful during mating season.
- The feathering of the owl helps it fly silently.
- Ornithologists study the feathering of different species to identify them.
- A technique in rowing where the oar is turned so that the blade is parallel to the water surface during the recovery stroke.
- He practiced feathering until it became a smooth, automatic motion.
- The coach taught the team proper feathering to reduce wind resistance.
- Good feathering makes rowing more efficient and less tiring.
- In computer graphics, a gradual blending or softening of the edges of an image or selection.
- She applied a 5-pixel feathering to the mask for a smoother transition.
- The feathering effect softened the border between the two photos.
- Use feathering on the selection to make the cutout look more natural.
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