The word "featheredged" is spelled with a sound that can be tricky to transcribe – it's pronounced /ˈfɛðərɛdʒd/. The first syllable starts with the "short e" sound as in "bed", followed by the "th" sound as in "the". The second syllable has the "er" sound as in "her", and then the "eh" sound as in "let". The final syllable has the "j" sound as in "judge", and then the "d" sound. This word describes an edge that is tapered or thinned out like a feather.
Featheredged is an adjective that refers to an object or surface that has been shaped or finished with a thin, tapered edge resembling a feather. This term commonly describes a type of woodworking technique where the edge of a piece of wood is carefully and gradually reduced in thickness to create a thin and delicate appearance, similar to the shape of a feather's edge.
In the context of construction or carpentry, featheredged typically refers to a type of wooden board or plank that has one edge tapered down to a very fine point. This design allows multiple feather-edge boards to be tightly fitted together, creating a seamless and aesthetically pleasing joint. Featheredged boards are commonly used for external cladding or fence panels, as their tapering shape allows for efficient water runoff and improved weather resistance.
Featheredged can also pertain to other materials or objects that have been shaped or finished in a similar manner. For instance, in the realm of fabric or clothing, it may describe a type of garment or trim with a thin, delicate, and slightly frayed edge, resembling the appearance of a feather. Additionally, in the field of printing or bookbinding, featheredged might be used to characterize the pages of a book that have been expertly cut with an angled edge, giving the impression of feathery tapering when the book is closed.
The word "featheredged" is derived from the combination of two words: "feather" and "edged".
1. "Feather" comes from the Old English word "fether", which referred to the covering of a bird's body that helps it in flight. The word has Germanic origins and is related to Middle Dutch "vedere", Old Norse "fjöðr", and German "Feder".
2. "Edged" is derived from the Old English word "ecg", which means "a cutting edge". It has Germanic roots and is related to Old High German "egga" and Old Norse "egg".
When these two words are combined, "featheredged" refers to something that has edges resembling or shaped like feathers.