That which is made of down, as a bed or pillow; that which affords ease and repose, like a bed of down
Soft, fluffy feathers from very young birds, or from under ordinary feathers of older birds or fowl. Used for stuffing pillows, cushions and upholstered chair backs.
n. (ME. down, downe, down; probably of Scandinavian origin) fine, soft feathers; soft, fine hair.
The soft, light clusters found under the feathers of birds. The down used in bedding typically comes from geese or ducks. Read more about comforters.
contrary to popular consensus, down is not feathers. It's the filamentous, soft, and fluffy underlayer of plumage. Down is such an effective insulator because it's light, lofty, and able to trap an abundance of (potentially warm) air between its tiny appendages.
The soft under feathers of geese and ducks. Naturally warm, soft, and lightweight when dry, but useless when wet; used in insulated garments and sleeping bags. Down provides the best insulator compared to weight and is also the most compressible of all insulations.
Soft, fluffy feathers. Used by itself, down creates a luxurious, soft seat cushion. Down-covered foam is less expensive and offers more support.
The soft fluffy 'feathers' found next to the skin of adult birds (under the other feathers). The soft fluffy covering on baby birds.
Insulation made from goose down.
an excellent insulator borrowed from water fowl. The soft, fluffy tufts of down grow under the breast feathers of ducks and geese keeping them comfy no matter what time of year it is.
The soft hairy clusters found under the feathers of a goose or duck that trap warm air next to its skin. With its naturally insulating properties, high quality down will provide lightweight warmth year round.
the soft, fine insulating layer below the plumage of a bird.
fine soft dense hair (as the fine short hair of cattle or deer or the wool of sheep or the undercoat of certain dogs)
Soft feathers that lie close to the skin surface of a bird and provide insulation.v
Fine hair-like fibers found on young high quality leaves and leaf buds.
Duck feathers, used as filling in sleeping bags
A secondary hair type that is soft and slightly wavy; much shorter than guard hairs.
A covering of soft, fluffy feathers found on birds.
feathers used to fill cushions of upholstery, which trap air to provide comfort
Soft, fluffy feathers used to fill cushions and pillows.
soft, fluffy feathers that help a bird keep warm
The soft, fluffy substance, culled from the underside of a bird (usually goose or duck) that is used to fill pillows, comforters, mattress toppers and outerwear. It is prized for its light weight and unique thermal properties. As the temperature decreases, down naturally contracts to retain warmth. White Down is finer, fluffier than darker toned down. Goose Down: Considered a more opulent fill than duck or hen's down. White Goose Down: Finer, fluffier than darker-toned goose down.
The extremely soft, fluffy under layer of bird feathers (notably goose or duck).
Fine, soft, fluffy feathers forming the first plumage of a young bird and underlying the contour feathers in certain adult birds.
Soft, fine, hair-like feathers on young birds.
Fluffy, fibrous material that grows under the contour feathers of waterfowl.
plumaceous feathers with a rachis shorter than the longest barb. Common on neonatal and below contour feathers. It makes excellent insulation but does not repel water.
Soft breast feathers from ducks or geese.
The soft fuzz that covers the baby birds before they have feathers. Down, along with the warmth from their parents' bodies, keeps them comfortable. Adults have an under -layer of down and an over-layer of flight feathers.
A soft and fluffy substance found beneath the breast feathers of ducks and geese. Down is an extremely light insulator that keeps duck and geese (and humans when used in bedding products) warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
The soft, fur-like fluff covering a newly hatched chick; also, the fluffy part near the bottom of any feather.
Down are the three-dimensional clusters that are found under the feathers of geese or ducks. Down is a great insulator, providing warmth with little weight.
The fine, soft fluff from the breasts of geese or ducks; considered the most luxurious filling for seat cushions and bed pillows.
is the soft fuzz that bird babies have before they grow adult feathers. Down helps keep them warm, along with the warmth from their parents' bodies. Adults have an undercoat of down and an overcoat of flight feathers.
The very soft, fine and luxurious feathers from the breasts of waterfowl.
Down is the undercoat of the bird that traps warm air next to the bird's skin. The highest quality down provides light-weight, year-round warmth, and serves as a natural insulator.
Use of feathers to fill cushions of upholstery, trapping air to provide warmth and comfort. The Eider duck's soft fine down is highly valued.