Fishing Gear Glossary

noun a light, horny growth that covers the skin of birds

verb to provide with feathers or cover with feathers

• The delicate feather floated gracefully to the ground.
• I found a feather on my walk in the park.
• That jacket is so feather, I love it!
• Her words were as light as a feather, barely making an impact.

noun a confused mass of something twisted together

verb to twist together into a confused mass

• The wires were in a tangled mess, making it difficult to identify which one was causing the issue.
• I accidentally tangled up my headphones in my bag and now they're a mess.
• I tried to detangle my hair after swimming, but it was so knotted up.
• The political situation became a tangled web of lies and deceit.

adjective describing someone or something as lean, strong, and flexible, often with a thin and sinewy appearance

• The wiry branches of the tree swayed in the wind.
• He's got a wiry build from all the running he does.
• That wiry kid can really hold his own in a fight.
• Her wiry determination helped her overcome all obstacles in her path.