Plume has 11 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness
"a plume of smoke"
"grass with large plumes"
2
a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament
"She added a single white plume to her hat to complete her elegant evening look."
3
the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
"The bird carefully smoothed its wet plume after diving into the rain to keep it dry and aerodynamic."
4
A feather of a bird, especially a large or showy one used as a decoration.
"She carefully attached a bright red plume to her hat before stepping out for the evening gala."
Verb
1
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
"The mechanic tried to plume me for a new engine when my car only needed a simple oil change."
2
be proud of
"He prides himself on making it into law school"
3
deck with a plume
"a plumed helmet"
4
clean with one's bill
"The birds preened"
5
form a plume
"The chimneys were pluming the sky"
"The engine was pluming black smoke"
6
dress or groom with elaborate care
"She likes to dress when going to the opera"
7
To adorn, cover, or furnish with feathers or plumes, or as if with feathers or plumes.
"The elaborate headdress seemed to plume her dark hair with cascading white feathers that caught the sunlight."
Example Sentences
"a plume of smoke"
noun
"grass with large plumes"
noun
"He prides himself on making it into law school"
verb
"a plumed helmet"
verb
"The birds preened"
verb
"The chimneys were pluming the sky"
verb
"The engine was pluming black smoke"
verb
"She likes to dress when going to the opera"
verb
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