1. A technique in painting or drawing in which colors or tones are blended gradually at the edges to create a soft transition.
Usage: art and design term
2. In construction, a method of laying roofing or siding materials so that edges overlap and taper gradually.
Usage: construction and building term

1. To blend or soften the edges of colors, tones, or materials gradually.
Usage: used in art, design, and construction

Examples

• The artist used featheredging to create a smooth transition between the sky and clouds.
• Featheredging the roof shingles ensures water runs off properly without pooling.
• She was featheredging the makeup along her jawline for a natural look.
• The painter's featheredging technique made the brushstrokes nearly invisible.
• Featheredging the edges of the wallpaper helped it blend seamlessly with the wall.
• The designer employed featheredging to soften the contrast between the two paint colors.