Featherbed

Noun1.featherbed - a mattress stuffed with feathers
mattress - a large thick pad filled with resilient material and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or part of a bed
Verb1.featherbed - treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!"
do by, treat, handle - interact in a certain way; "Do right by her"; "Treat him with caution, please"; "Handle the press reporters gently"
2.featherbed - hire more workers than are necessary
hire, employ, engage - engage or hire for work; "They hired two new secretaries in the department"; "How many people has she employed?"

 

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