Feathering and Hackles

Feathering

Feathering noun - Turning an oar parallel to the water between pulls.

Hackles and feathering are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hackles" instead a noun "Feathering".

Nearby Words: feather, feathery, feathered

Hackles

Hackles noun - A feeling of anger and animosity.

Feathering and hackles are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Feathering" instead a noun "Hackles".
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