26984 words

plume

5 definitions • 5 examples
1

Examples:

fans made of ostrich plumes
2
a decoration that looks like several large feathers tied together, worn by soldiers on their hats or attached to horses' heads:

Examples:

The coffin was drawn by horses with black plumes.
3
a tall, thin mass of smoke, dust, or similar substance that rises up into the air:

Examples:

After the explosion, a plume of smoke could be seen in the sky for miles around.
4
a long, large feather:

Examples:

She wore a hat with a tall white plume.
5
A plume of something like smoke, steam, or dust is a long mass of it that rises up into the sky:

Examples:

A black plume of smoke rose from the ship.

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