FEATHERBED
\fˈɛðəbˌɛd], \fˈɛðəbˌɛd], \f_ˈɛ_ð_ə_b_ˌɛ_d]\
Definitions of FEATHERBED
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
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treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
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a mattress stuffed with feathers
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hire more workers than are necessary
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