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noun a feather, especially a large, colorful, or fluffy one.An ostrich has long, colorful plumes. See the full entry

noun a metal fetter like a bracelet, usually one of a pair linked by a chain, used to shackle the wrists; handcuff.The prisoner’s wrists bled from the tight manacles. See the full…

transitive verb | intransitive verb to twist together, one about the other; interlace or interlock.The vines intertwined as they climbed up the trellis. See the full entry

adjective easily damaged; delicate.That antique vase is extremely fragile and needs to be handled with great care.Her belief in herself is fragile: she needs encouragement, not criticism. See the full entry

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