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fletching

/ˈflɛtʃɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does fletching mean?

noun

The process of attaching vanes to the end of an arrow shaft, or the vanes themselves. The feathers or plastic vanes attached to the end of an arrow shaft to stabilize its flight.

Example

"The archer carefully fletched the arrow with precision and care."

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