aftershaft

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Noun aftershaft has 1 sense

aftershaft - a supplementary feather (usually small) on the underside of the base of the shaft of some feathers in some birds
--₁ is a kind of feather, plume, plumage

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Aftershaft

Definition:

The aftershaft refers to a small, secondary feather that grows from the base of the main feather on a bird's wing or tail. It provides additional support and stability during flight. The aftershaft is usually shorter and narrower than the main feather, and it may have a different color.

Examples in Sentences:

The bird's elegant flight was facilitated by the aftershaft on its wings.
During molt, the old feathers are shed, including the aftershafts.
The vibrant blue color of the bird's feathers was more pronounced in the aftershafts.

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