fletch
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To fletch an arrow is to attach feathers or vanes to its shaft, stabilizing its flight.
The feathers themselves are fletching.
A fletcher is one who makes arrows—a surname that survives the occupation: The local fletcher supplied the archers.
The craft term appears mainly in archery contexts and historical fiction.
Respectful forward inclination
- arrowPointed shaft for shooting
- quiverTrembling or arrow case
- targetObject of pursuit
- bullseyeExact center target
recurve · longbow · crossbow · archer · nock · draw · release · string
Narrow vertical passage
- featherBird's body covering
- glueBonding substance
- spineColumn of vertebrae
- vaneWind direction indicator
jig · alignment · binding · trimming · helical · offset · adhesive · template
Feather used for writing
- plumageBird's complete feather coat
- barbsSharp points or jibes
- vaneWind direction indicator
- naturalNot artificially produced
synthetic · parabolic · rachis · color · pattern · striping · waterproofing · durability
Rapid rotation around axis
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- dragResistance through fluid
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- accuracyDegree of correctness
rotation · airflow · grouping · consistency · tuning · clearance · fishtailing · porpoising
bow
Respectful forward inclination
bullseye · recurve · longbow · crossbow · archer · nock · draw · release · string · aim
shaft
Narrow vertical passage
vane · jig · alignment · binding · trimming · helical · offset · adhesive · template · clamp
quill
Feather used for writing
natural · synthetic · parabolic · rachis · color · pattern · striping · waterproofing · durability
spin
Rapid rotation around axis
- stabilizationProcess of becoming steady
- dragResistance through fluid
- trajectoryPath of moving object
accuracy · rotation · airflow · grouping · consistency · tuning · clearance · fishtailing · porpoising