Associations to the word «Fledge»

Wiktionary

FLEDGE, verb. (transitive) To care for a young bird until it is capable of flight.
FLEDGE, verb. (intransitive) To grow, cover or be covered with feathers.
FLEDGE, verb. (transitive) To decorate with feathers.
FLEDGE, adjective. (archaic) Feathered; furnished with feathers or wings; able to fly.

Dictionary definition

FLEDGE, verb. Feed, care for, and rear young birds for flight.
FLEDGE, verb. Decorate with feathers; "fledge an arrow".
FLEDGE, verb. Grow feathers; "The young sparrows are fledging already".

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