deplume in a sentence
v. t.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
To de plume means to remove feathers or branches from something, often revealing what is underneath.
Crossword clues for deplume
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "deplume".
- Remove feathers for a clearer view.
- Strip away covering to expose what's beneath.
- Clear away feathers to reveal the hidden.
- Take off feathers to uncover the core.
- Eliminate outer layers to show what’s inside.
Deplume sentence examples
- The artist decided to de plume the parrot, revealing its vibrant feathers.
- After the storm, the old tree was left de plumed, its branches scattered across the lawn.
- To create a more natural look, she chose to de plume the artificial flowers in the arrangement.
- In the process of cleaning the museum, they had to de plume several delicate artifacts.
- He found it hard to accept that the once proud bird had been so thoroughly de plumed by its predators.