fletch
fletch
definition
verb
most arrows are fletched with 3- to 5-inch feathers
provide (an arrow) with feathers for flight.
noun
a four-fletch arrow
each of the feathered vanes of an arrow.
example
I am currently using turkey feathers to 'fletch' with, after spending half a day on a commercial turkey farm plucking wing feathers as the birds went into the slaughter house.
I would recommend that all archers, of whatever discipline, should learn to make and serve bowstrings, and set up and 'fletch' arrows.
The 'fletch' is off set slightly to rotate the arrow in flight.
She would 'fletch' arrows, and sharpen her skinning knife, and bring in meat for that night's meal in whatever way she chose.
For the rest of the week I would meet Kristram in the small courtyard and he taught me how to 'fletch' arrows.
The faster the arrow the smaller the 'fletch' can be (usually).
Vincent had laughed at me afterwards, saying that as long as I only had to 'fletch' arrows I'd be set for the day.
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.
I said nothing as Ella aimed carefully and delivered six feather 'fletched' arrows to the center circle on te target.
The arrows were a strong golden wood he didn't recognize, 'fletched' with stunning red feathers.
When we reached the target area there were three men practicing, each with a pile of brightly 'fletched' arrows at their feet and a full quiver on their backs.
Long a leader in components for the archer who builds his own arrows, Bohning has a kit that lets both traditional and compound bowhunters create custom cresting patterns on shafts before they're 'fletched' .
Abasi lay dead on the snow, a black 'fletched' arrow in his heart.
The archers name or initials must be marked on the arrow shaft near the 'fletches' or in the area provided by the manufacturer.
Before she could reply, Alvar cut her off from where he was supposedly observing their match from atop one of the boulders, sitting cross-legged, absently 'fletching' several new arrows for the upcoming final trial.
This doesn't mean that you must get into building and 'fletching' arrows.
Her people moved everywhere, tending their horses and the small goats that gave them clothes and food, or nursing children, or sharpening weapons, or 'fletching' arrows.
I've seen arrows 'fletched' with three and four vanes, but never two.
Usually three 'fletches' are glued to the arrow shaft near the rear of the arrow.
A yew longbow rested on his shoulder; the hawk feather 'fletched' arrows were in the quiver on the other.
David was sitting on the edge of the stone steps - and 'fletching' arrows, of all things.
A fine bow was left in the corner along with several well 'fletched' arrows placed in a decent quiver.
Argaen's youngest cousin, Lyam, was 'fletching' arrows, while discussing with Gareth the best method of curing the feathers for the ends.
Spend most of today 'fletching' arrows (putting feathers on them), repairing chain mail and cleaning helmets.
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