Answer: feathering

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featheringFringes of hairs on the appendages or body of a dog
featheringThe feathers of an arrow
featheringFEATHER, to cover with the plumage of birds
featheringThe action of varying the angle of propellers, rotor blades, or oars so as to reduce air or water resistance
featheringThe plumage of a bird or part of a bird