Hat decoration in a marching band Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. clean with one’s bill
2. dress or groom with elaborate care
(noun)
1. the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds
2. a feather or cluster of feathers worn as an ornament

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

DECORATION (noun)
1. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
2. something used to beautify
MARCHING (noun)
1. the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

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