fletch
/flɛtʃ
/verb [with object]
Provide (an arrow) with feathers for flight: most arrows are fletched with 3- to 5-inch feathers...
- A yew longbow rested on his shoulder; the hawk feather fletched arrows were in the quiver on the other.
- I said nothing as Ella aimed carefully and delivered six feather fletched arrows to the center circle on te target.
- She now had her own elven bow that Tré had carved for her, and the silvery green, wooden arrows were fletched with owl feathers, and flew true.
noun
Each of the feathered vanes of an arrow: [in combination]: a four-fletch arrow...
- The archers name or initials must be marked on the arrow shaft near the fletches or in the area provided by the manufacturer.
- The faster the arrow the smaller the fletch can be (usually).
- Usually three fletches are glued to the arrow shaft near the rear of the arrow.
Origin
Mid 17th century: alteration of fledge, probably influenced by fletcher.
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