Plume
noun
A large feather, especially one from a bird of prey or a large bird.
She saw a falcon in the sky, its plume shining in the sunlight.
noun
A cloud of something, like smoke or dust, that is rising into the sky or spreading from a place.
When the volcano erupted, a huge plume of ash and smoke rose into the air.
Often appears as...
- plume of smoke
- plume of ash
noun
An ornament or decoration that looks like a large feather or several large feathers.
The knight wore a helmet adorned with a colorful plume.
verb
To spread out in a shape that resembles a feather.
The smoke plumed into the clear sky.
verb
To preen or congratulate oneself.
He plumed himself on his success.
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Disapproving
noun
A large feather, especially one from a bird of prey or a large bird.
She saw a falcon in the sky, its plume shining in the sunlight.
noun
A cloud of something, like smoke or dust, that is rising into the sky or spreading from a place.
When the volcano erupted, a huge plume of ash and smoke rose into the air.
Often appears as...
- plume of smoke
- plume of ash
noun
An ornament or decoration that looks like a large feather or several large feathers.
The knight wore a helmet adorned with a colorful plume.
verb
To spread out in a shape that resembles a feather.
The smoke plumed into the clear sky.
verb
To preen or congratulate oneself.
He plumed himself on his success.
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Bird associations
Often, 'plume' refers to majestic and impressive feathers, commonly from exotic or large birds.
He collected a peacock's plume during his visit to the wildlife sanctuary.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbol of honor
In history, a plume often signified honor or status, like in a soldier's or knight's helmet.
The ancient warrior's helmet bore a plume to mark his valiance.
Pro Tip 1/2Bird associations
Often, 'plume' refers to majestic and impressive feathers, commonly from exotic or large birds.
He collected a peacock's plume during his visit to the wildlife sanctuary.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbol of honor
In history, a plume often signified honor or status, like in a soldier's or knight's helmet.
The ancient warrior's helmet bore a plume to mark his valiance.
Pro Tip 1/2Bird associations
Often, 'plume' refers to majestic and impressive feathers, commonly from exotic or large birds.
He collected a peacock's plume during his visit to the wildlife sanctuary.
Pro Tip 2/2Symbol of honor
In history, a plume often signified honor or status, like in a soldier's or knight's helmet.
The ancient warrior's helmet bore a plume to mark his valiance.
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Beyond the edge of the...
could have evolved used to evolve back on earth we look at these hot springs on the seafloor giant tubeworms the iconic animals the blood red plumes really very beautiful in life they get eaten by other things these two worms are called it can be as big as me and it can be
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Sylvia Earle: How to...
shaking the foundation of our life support system, leaving plumes of death in their path. The next time you dine on sushi -- or sashimi, or swordfish steak, or shrimp cocktail, whatever wildlife you happen to enjoy from the ocean -- think of the real cost.
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Gulf Oil Plumes Still a...
statements following their own research giant plumes of oil did exist in the Gulf so my concern regarding the deep water impacts is really the ultimate fate of the material that's in these plants joy has been conducting research
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There may be extraterrest...
Astrobiologists are curious about whether these geysers are connected to the ocean below. They hope to send a probe to test whether the geysers’ plumes of vapor contain life-enabling material from that hidden sea.
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The sound the universe...
to reignite wonder, we can ask questions, at least for this last minute, that honestly might evade us forever. But we have to Is it possible that our universe is just a plume off of some greater history?
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Meteor Impact Site PIPE...
the blast said the giant plume of vaporized rock out into space a crater was punched half a mile into the Earth's crust it was above this realm of weakened rock that this cenote is formed
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Sir David Attenborough...
to platform females to come close and admire his plumes he sings the most complex song he can manage and he does that by copying the songs of all the
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Attenborough: the...
To persuade females the come close and admire his plumes, he sings the most complex song he can manage and he does that by copying the songs
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Earth's Hidden Volcanos...
from cannibal crabs to giant snails life here has found a way to thrive amongst the toxic plumes and it's all thanks to the smallest
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10 TOP Natural History...
to persuade females to come close and admire his plumes he sings the most complex song he can manage and he does
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Beyond the edge of the...
could have evolved used to evolve back on earth we look at these hot springs on the seafloor giant tubeworms the iconic animals the blood red plumes really very beautiful in life they get eaten by other things these two worms are called it can be as big as me and it can be
Video examples
Sylvia Earle: How to...
shaking the foundation of our life support system, leaving plumes of death in their path. The next time you dine on sushi -- or sashimi, or swordfish steak, or shrimp cocktail, whatever wildlife you happen to enjoy from the ocean -- think of the real cost.
Video examples
Gulf Oil Plumes Still a...
statements following their own research giant plumes of oil did exist in the Gulf so my concern regarding the deep water impacts is really the ultimate fate of the material that's in these plants joy has been conducting research
Video examples
There may be extraterrest...
Astrobiologists are curious about whether these geysers are connected to the ocean below. They hope to send a probe to test whether the geysers’ plumes of vapor contain life-enabling material from that hidden sea.
Video examples
The sound the universe...
to reignite wonder, we can ask questions, at least for this last minute, that honestly might evade us forever. But we have to Is it possible that our universe is just a plume off of some greater history?
Video examples
Meteor Impact Site PIPE...
the blast said the giant plume of vaporized rock out into space a crater was punched half a mile into the Earth's crust it was above this realm of weakened rock that this cenote is formed
Video examples
Sir David Attenborough...
to platform females to come close and admire his plumes he sings the most complex song he can manage and he does that by copying the songs of all the
Video examples
Attenborough: the...
To persuade females the come close and admire his plumes, he sings the most complex song he can manage and he does that by copying the songs
Video examples
Earth's Hidden Volcanos...
from cannibal crabs to giant snails life here has found a way to thrive amongst the toxic plumes and it's all thanks to the smallest
Video examples
10 TOP Natural History...
to persuade females to come close and admire his plumes he sings the most complex song he can manage and he does
Example 1 of 10
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Robert Pattinson
English Actor
I have so much residue crap in my hair from years and years of not washing it and not having any sense of personal hygiene whatsoever. Even today, I go into these things where I'm supposed to be this sexy guy or whatever, and I'm literally asking, 'If I get plumes of dandruff on me, can you just brush it off?
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Buzz Aldrin
American Astronaut
As we reflect back upon the tragic loss of Challenger and her brave crew of heroes who were aboard that fateful day, I am reminded that they truly represented the best of us, as they climbed aloft on a plume of propellant gasses, reaching for the stars, to inspire us who were Earthbound.
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Stacey Abrams
American Politician
Writing fueled me, and my task was to make it fit into my life. I practiced my trade as an attorney, and on weekends and holidays, I typed away. I assumed a nom de plume, Selena Montgomery, to separate my fiction from more academic publications.
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Bob Mortimer
English Comedian
I used to like getting cups and putting tiny bits of food and liquids in them. I'd grow mould plumes in the dark wardrobe of my little back bedroom. Not to eat them, mind - just to admire the growing power.
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Carolyn Porco
American Scientist
Even if the ocean on Enceladus starts out being as microbially poor as the pelagic ocean on Earth, which is the worst case, we still have a chance of seeing lots of organisms in the plumes.
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Richard Preston
American Writer
The crown of a supertall redwood has a towering, cloudy, irregular form, and the crowns of the tallest redwoods can sometimes look like the plume of exhaust from a rocket taking off.
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Henry Rollins
American Musician
I was in Pakistan in Islamabad when Bhutto was assassinated, and the next day, you know, there's just plumes of smoke everywhere. I mean, Islamabad is on fire.
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Robert Pattinson
English Actor
I have so much residue crap in my hair from years and years of not washing it and not having any sense of personal hygiene whatsoever. Even today, I go into these things where I'm supposed to be this sexy guy or whatever, and I'm literally asking, 'If I get plumes of dandruff on me, can you just brush it off?
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Buzz Aldrin
American Astronaut
As we reflect back upon the tragic loss of Challenger and her brave crew of heroes who were aboard that fateful day, I am reminded that they truly represented the best of us, as they climbed aloft on a plume of propellant gasses, reaching for the stars, to inspire us who were Earthbound.
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Stacey Abrams
American Politician
Writing fueled me, and my task was to make it fit into my life. I practiced my trade as an attorney, and on weekends and holidays, I typed away. I assumed a nom de plume, Selena Montgomery, to separate my fiction from more academic publications.
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Bob Mortimer
English Comedian
I used to like getting cups and putting tiny bits of food and liquids in them. I'd grow mould plumes in the dark wardrobe of my little back bedroom. Not to eat them, mind - just to admire the growing power.
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Carolyn Porco
American Scientist
Even if the ocean on Enceladus starts out being as microbially poor as the pelagic ocean on Earth, which is the worst case, we still have a chance of seeing lots of organisms in the plumes.
Quote examples
Richard Preston
American Writer
The crown of a supertall redwood has a towering, cloudy, irregular form, and the crowns of the tallest redwoods can sometimes look like the plume of exhaust from a rocket taking off.
Quote examples
Henry Rollins
American Musician
I was in Pakistan in Islamabad when Bhutto was assassinated, and the next day, you know, there's just plumes of smoke everywhere. I mean, Islamabad is on fire.
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