deplume in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

To de plume means to remove feathers or branches from something, often revealing what is underneath.

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.