Definition of Featherbedding

1. Noun. The practice (usually by a labor union) of requiring an employer to hire more workers than are required.

Generic synonyms: Pattern, Practice

Definition of Featherbedding

1. Verb. (present participle of featherbed) ¹

2. Noun. (American English) The employment of more workers than is necessary because of union rules, especially upon the introduction of new technology ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Featherbedding

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Featherbedding

feather boa
feather duster
feather dusters
feather geranium
feather in one's cap
feather one's nest
feather one's own nest
feather palm
feather pen
feather star
feather wool
featherback
featherbed
featherbedded
featherbedding (current term)
featherbeddings
featherbeds
featherbrain
featherbrained
featherbrains
featherdown
feathered
featheredge
featheredged
featheredges
featheredging
featheredness
featherfeet
featherfew

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