plume
/pluːm/noun
उच्चारण प्लूम
(धुएँ, धूल आदि का) गुबार, स्तंभ
Core word
noun
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[C] ~ of sth
a cloud of something such as smoke, dust or water that rises into the air in a tall shape
(धुएँ, धूल आदि का) गुबार, स्तंभ
- A plume of black smoke rose from the burning factory.
- The volcano sent a huge plume of ash into the sky.
- A plume of steam rose from the engine.
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- A thin plume of smoke drifted from the chimney of the village house.
- The explosion sent a plume of dust over the hill.
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[C]
a large soft feather
बड़ा मुलायम पंख, पर
- The peacock's plumes shone in the sunlight.
- A single white plume floated down from the bird.
- The swan lost a plume as it flapped its wings.
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- She wrote with a quill made from a single plume.
- A grey plume lay on the garden path.
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[C]
a group of feathers or long thin pieces of material worn as a decoration, especially on a hat or helmet
कलगी, तुर्रा
- The soldiers on parade wore helmets with red plumes.
- The horse wore a bright plume on its head during the parade.
- The cavalry officers had white plumes on their helmets.
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- The dancer wore a crown with a tall plume.
- A feather plume decorated the hat.
Synonyms crest
◇Word family
plumage noun
?Which word?
Do not confuse plume (a single large feather, or a rising cloud of smoke) and plumage (all the feathers covering a bird).
Plume (एक बड़ा पंख, या ऊपर उठता धुएँ का गुबार) और plumage (किसी पक्षी के शरीर के सारे पंख) में भ्रम न करें।