Answer: fledge
AnswerCrossword Clue
FLEDGEFeather an arrow
FLEDGECover with feathers
FLEDGEProvide with feathers
FLEDGEPrepare for a first flight
FLEDGEPrepare for a first flight, as a bird
FLEDGEGrow feathers
fledgeleave the nest after acquiring such feathers
fledgeto acquire the feathers necessary for flight or independent activity
fledgeto furnish with or as if with feathers or plumage
fledgeto provide (an arrow) with feathers
fledge(of a young bird) to acquire the feathers necessary for flight
fledgeto bring up (a young bird) until it is able to fly
fledgerear until ready for flight or independent activity
fledgeto furnish with feathers
fledgecover with or as if with feathers or down
fledgefurnish (as an arrow) with feathers