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PLUMING

(noun, verb)
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There are 9 meanings of the word Pluming.

Pluming - as a noun

Anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

Example: "A plume of smoke"

A feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adornment12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plumage12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
body coveringanimal material
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pluming - as a verb

Rip off; ask an unreasonable price

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fleece11gazump20hook11overcharge19pluck13rob5soak8surcharge15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cheat10chisel11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be proud of

Example: "He prides himself on making it into law school"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
congratulate15pride8

Deck with a plume

Example: "A plumed helmet"

Clean with one's bill

Example: "The birds preened"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
preen7

Form a plume

Example: "The chimneys were pluming the sky"

Dress or groom with elaborate care

Example: "She likes to dress when going to the opera"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dress6preen7primp11

Example Sentences

"She was busy pluming herself in the mirror before the party."
"The bird stood on the branch, preening and pluming its feathers."
"The peacock displayed its magnificent pluming tail feathers."
"The graceful swan swam elegantly, pluming water behind it."
"After the rain, the fountain started pluming water high into the air."
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Word Game Points

Is PLUMING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pluming is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PLUMING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is PLUMING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pluming is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PLUMING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is PLUMING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pluming is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PLUMING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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