Fletching Definition

flĕchĭng
noun
The feathers on an arrow.
American Heritage

Attaching fins, such as halved-feathers to a projectile in order to stabilize its flight;

Wiktionary
verb

Present participle of fletch.

Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Fletching

Noun

Singular:
fletching
Plural:
fletchings

Fletching Sentence Examples

  • Straight fletching can cause the arrow to zig-zag and miss the target in windy conditions.

  • His remains were laid in the burial place of the Sheffield family, Fletching, Sussex, where an epitaph by Dr Parr describes his character and work in the language at once of elegance, of moderation and of truth.

  • It is preferable to use helical or offset fletching instead of straight fletching on your arrows when hunting.

  • Straight fletching may cause your arrow to fly erratically, causing you to miss your target.

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Words Starting With

FFLFLE

Words Ending With

GNGING

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