definition for tarring and feathering
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Tarring and featheringupdate Tarring and feathering is a physical punishment, used to enforce unofficial justice or revenge. It was used in feudal Europe and its colonies in the early modern period, as well as the early American frontier, mostly as a type of mob vengeance (compare Lynch law).
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feather Rowing. to feather an oar. feather into, South Midland U.S. to attack (a person, task, or problem) vigorously. a feather in one's cap, a praiseworthy accomplishment; distinction; honor: Being chosen class president is a feather in her cap. birds of a feather. bird (def 15). feather one's nest, to take advantage of the opportunities to enrich oneself: The mayor had used his term of office to feather his nest.
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- Tarnishing is a layer of corrosion that is formed on the surface of metals.   yes. Tarnishing is Oxidization, an extreme example is rust on iron, or the dullness of unpolished copper. The situation with Gold is that it does not combine easily with oxygen s…o it stays shiny.
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Tarring and featheringupdate In a typical tar-and-feathers attack, the mob's victim was stripped to his waist. Hot tar was either poured or painted onto the person while he was immobilized. Then the victim either had feathers thrown on him or was rolled around on a pile of feathers so they stuck to the tar. Often the victim was then paraded around town on a cart or wooden rail. The aim was to inflict enough pain and humiliation on a person to make him either reform his behavior or leave town.
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Definition of 'quill' Definition of 'quill'. quill. A quill is a pen made from a bird's feather. She dipped a quill in ink, then began to write. A bird's quills are large, stiff feathers on its wings and tail. The quills of a porcupine are the long sharp points on its body.
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- Definition of aerie. 1  1 : the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop. 2  2 obsolete : a brood of birds of prey. 3  3 : an elevated often secluded dwelling, structure, or position.
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Scoring Scoring Definition - Scoring is a type of abrasive wear, referring to a rough surface, usually with cuts. It appears as long scratches in the... Scoring Definition - Scoring is a type of abrasive wear, referring to a rough surface, usually with cuts. It appears as long scratches in the direction of motion. Scoring increases the adhesive ability of the surface. Scoring is also known as galling, seizing or scuffing.
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Raising or Napping Finishing | Working Process of Raising Finishing Process Raising or Napping. A finishing process that raises the surface fibers of a fabric by means of passage over rapidly revolving cylinders covered with metal points or teasel burrs. Outing, flannel, and wool broadcloth derive their downy appearance from this finishing process. Napping is also used for certain knit goods, blankets, and other fabrics with a raised surface. The raising process is a very old technique known also to Romans (as pictured in some paintings found in Pompeii).
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- 1 An imitation of the sound of a bird or a horn.  The hounds are impatient. Twirp, twirp, twirp! goes the horn, and Crack, crack, crack! responds the whip. It is a chorus that stirs the blood of the veteran as well as that of the uninitiated fox-hunter.
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- BREAKING DOWN 'Featherbedding'. Featherbedding has developed over time as unions respond to workers being laid off because of technological change. These lay-offs have caused unions to seek some way to retain workers, even though there may be little work for them to perform.
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"Full text of ""Memoirs of the Harvard dead in the war against Germany""" machine, use it. Even if you have to wait . for it. Tarping — one of the most dangerous (and loathed) tasks of a flatbed trucker — no matter the weather. Tip Sheet. A series of health and safety tips to prevent work-related injuries in the trucking industry. Tarping is hard work — from the heavy tarps . to the uneven loads, not to mention wind,
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- Definition of furring. 1  1 : a fur trimming or lining. 2  2a : the application of thin wood, brick, or metal to joists, studs, or walls to form a level surface (as for attaching wallboard) or an air spaceb : the material used in this process.
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Featherbedding Featherbedding, labour union practices that require the employer to pay for the performance of what he considers to be unnecessary work or for work that is not in fact performed or to employ workers who are not needed.
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tarry 1 verb (used without object), tarried, tarrying. 1. to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn: He tarried in Baltimore on his way to Washington. 2. to delay or be tardy in acting, starting, coming, etc.; linger or loiter. 3. to wait.
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- Feathers are not arranged haphazardly on the bird, but in major distinct tracts called pterylae. The featherless areas between the pterylae are called apteria. Types of feathers. As there are different types of hair on furred animals, birds have different kinds of feathers, each having a particular function.
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Plume hunting Plume hunting. Plume hunting is the hunting of wild birds to harvest their feathers, especially the more decorative plumes which were sold for use as ornamentation, such as aigrettes in millinery. The movement against the plume trade in the United Kingdom was pioneered by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
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If One Cockatiel Dies, Will the Other Be Lonely? This activity is common in birds mourning the loss of a mate or companion bird and can become a permanent problem. It's known as psychological feather plucking.. If your grieving cockatiel begins to pluck his feathers, he is desperate for more attention, affection and activity.
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furring a. short for furring strip. b. the fixing of furring strips. c. furring strips collectively. 2. (Pathology) the formation of fur on the tongue. 3. (Clothing & Fashion) trimming of animal fur, as on a coat or other garment, or furs collectively.
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tar Medical Definition of tar. 1: any of various dark brown or black bituminous usually odorous viscous liquids obtained by destructive distillation of organic material (as wood, coal, or peat); especially : one used medicinally (as to treat skin diseases)—see coal tar, juniper tar, pine tar.
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Feather phobia Introduction: Feather phobia Description of Feather phobia. Feather phobia (medical condition): An exaggerated or irrational fear of feathers....more » See also: Pteronophobia: »Introduction: Pteronophobia »Symptoms of Pteronophobia »Treatments for Pteronophobia. Feather phobia: Related Topics
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- Rutting definition, a furrow or track in the ground, especially one made by the passage of a vehicle or vehicles. See more.
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- Definition of feather in (one's) cap. feather in (one's) cap. noun. an accomplishment. Last edited on Sep 07 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 07 2010.
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- Noun. 1. basting-a loose temporary sewing stitch to hold layers of fabric together. baste, basting stitch, tacking. embroidery stitch, sewing stitch-a stitch made with thread and a threaded sewing needle through fabric or leather.
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What is 'Kiting' What is 'Kiting'. Kiting is the act of misrepresenting the value of a financial instrument for the purpose of extending credit obligations or increasing financial leverage. 2. A fraudulent act involving the alteration or issuance of a check or draft with insufficient funds. Next Up.
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Carding In preparing wool fiber for spinning, carding is the step that comes after teasing. The word is derived from the Latin carduus meaning teasel, as dried vegetable teasels were first used to comb the raw wool.arding can also be used to create blends of different fibers or different colors. When blending, the carding process combines the different fibers into a homogeneous mix.
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Definition of 'quill' 1. countable noun. 1  A quill is a pen made from a bird's feather. 2  A bird's quills are large, stiff feathers on its wings and tail. 3  The quills of a porcupine are the long sharp points on its body. 4  any of the large stiff feathers of the wing or tail of a bird. 5  the long hollow central part of a bird's feather; calamus.