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A typical wing feather consists of a central, stiff shaft with the softer vanes on each side. The leading edge of the feather during flight is called the outer vane. The opposite vane is wider than the outer vane and is referred to as the inner vane.
The long stiff flight feathers on a bird's wing are called remiges. They provide the necessary lift and thrust for the bird to fly efficiently.
A round stiff bristle brush is commonly referred to as a boar bristle brush. It is often used for hair styling and smoothing, especially for those with thick and coarse hair.
Short, stiff hairs on plants or animals are called bristles. They can serve various purposes such as protection, sensing the environment, or aiding in movement.
The zoological word for feather is pinna.
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The hard center part of a feather is called the quill or shaft. It provides support and structure to the feather and attaches it to the bird's skin.
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Nipples that are really hard are referred to as being taut. They can also be called stiff or hard.
The leather dried stiff and hard. She had a stiff, formal demeanor.
Hard feather chicken breeds are known for their tight and close feathering that nicely rides the contours of the body.
Its not a stick. Its cartalidge. Its to keep the feather stiff and stable so they can fly. Without it, the bird would simply fall out of the nest, and die.
A typical wing feather consists of a central, stiff shaft with the softer vanes on each side. The leading edge of the feather during flight is called the outer vane. The opposite vane is wider than the outer vane and is referred to as the inner vane.
Stiff as a Board
hard
Frozen.
Stiff, full, firm, solid.