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plume
[ ploom ]
noun
- a feather.
- a large, long, or conspicuous feather:
the brilliant plume of a peacock.
- a soft, fluffy feather:
the plume of an egret.
- any plumose part or formation.
- a feather, a tuft of feathers, or some substitute, worn as an ornament, as on a hat, helmet, etc.
- a feather or featherlike token of honor or distinction, especially one worn on a helmet.
- a vertically or longitudinally moving, rising, or expanding fluid body, as of smoke or water.
- a visible pattern of smoke resulting from emissions from a stack, flue, or chimney.
- Also called mantle plume. Geology. a deep-seated upwelling of magma within the earth's mantle. Compare diapir.
verb (used with object)
- to furnish, cover, or adorn with plumes or feathers.
- (of a bird) to preen (itself or its feathers).
- to feel complacent satisfaction with (oneself ); pride (oneself ) (often followed by on or upon ):
She sat before the mirror, pluming herself upon her beauty.
plume
/ ː /
noun
- a feather, esp one that is large or ornamental
- a feather or cluster of feathers worn esp formerly as a badge or ornament in a headband, hat, etc
- biology any feathery part, such as the structure on certain fruits and seeds that aids dispersal by wind
- something that resembles a plume
a plume of smoke
- a token or decoration of honour; prize
- geology a rising column of hot, low viscosity material within the earth's mantle, which is believed to be responsible for linear oceanic island chains and flood basalts Also calledmantle plume
verb
- to adorn or decorate with feathers or plumes
- (of a bird) to clean or preen (itself or its feathers)
- foll byon or upon to pride or congratulate (oneself)
plume
/ ̅̅ /
- A feather, especially a large one.
- A body of magma that rises from the Earth's mantle into the crust.
- ◆ If a plume rises to the Earth's surface, it erupts as lava.
- ◆ If it remains below the Earth's surface, it eventually solidifies into a body of rock known as a pluton.
- An area in air, water, soil, or rock containing pollutants released from a single source. A plume often spreads in the environment due to the action of wind, currents, or gravity.
Derived Forms
- ˈܳ, adjective
- ˈܳˌ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܳl adjective
- ܳl adjective
- ·ܳ verb (used with object) replumed repluming
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of plume1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of plume1
Example Sentences
A half-hour later, Bass’ flight landed at Los Angeles International Airport, likely navigating through heavy plumes of smoke before arriving at the gate at 11:24 a.m.
Met Office in saying,the spiral probably came about due to the rocket’s “frozen exhaust plume... spinning in the atmosphere and reflecting the sunlight, causing it to appear as a spiral in the sky.”
Footage from Altrincham Today shows large plumes of smoke rising above the area near Altrincham Retail Park as crews from four stations rushed to the scene.
Videos shared on social media showed tall flames and plumes of smoke billowing from the substation overnight.
Some of the 172 passengers travelling on the flight bound for Dallas were seen standing on the plane's wing after it touched down in Denver, with large plumes of smoke encircling around them.
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