- fletching
- noun Date: circa 1930 the feathers on an arrow; also the arrangement of such feathers
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
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Fletching — is the ancient art of aerodynamically stabilizing arrows from materials such as feathers. The English language surname Fletcher derives from this term, meaning one who fletches. It is sometimes generally used for an arrow maker, not only for… … Wikipedia
Fletching — Fletch Fletch, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fletched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Fletching}.] [F. fl[ e]che arrow.] To feather, as an arrow. Bp. Warburton. [1913 Webster] [Congress] fletched their complaint, by adding: America loved his brother. Bancroft. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
fletching — noun ( s) Etymology: from gerund of fletch (I) : the feathers on an arrow; also : the particular arrangement in which such feathers are placed all arrows of a set … Useful english dictionary
Fletching Cricket Club — is a cricket club situated in the pretty village of Fletching, East Sussex right in the heart of Mid Sussex between Haywards Heath and Uckfield.Formed in 1890 Fletching Cricket Club is one of the premier clubs in the East Sussex League. Boasting… … Wikipedia
Fletching, East Sussex — Infobox UK place official name=Fletching country=England region=South East England static static image caption=Fletching village area footnotes=cite web |url=http://www.eastsussexinfigures.org.uk/webview/ |title=East Sussex in Figures |accessdate … Wikipedia
fletching — fletch·ing (flĕchʹĭng) n. The feathers on an arrow. * * * … Universalium
fletching — noun a) attaching fins, such as halved feathers to a projectile in order to stabilize its flight; b) the fins or feathers so attached … Wiktionary
fletching — noun the feathers of an arrow … English new terms dictionary
fletching — /ˈflɛtʃɪŋ/ (say fleching) noun 1. the act of someone who fletches. 2. the real or artificial feathers of an arrow …
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