Definitions

1. verb

to remove the feathers from (a bird), typically as a preliminary to stuffing and mounting.

“The taxidermist would first befeather the bird before starting to mount it.”

2. verb

to remove feathers from (an object), such as a stuffed toy.

“She decided to befeather the old teddy bear to give it a more realistic look.”

3. noun

the act of removing feathers from something.

“The befeathering of the birds was a time-consuming process.”

4. noun

a bird that has been befeathered, especially one that is being stuffed or mounted.

“The befeathered bird was now ready for the taxidermist to mount.”