fletch

noun, verb — 3 senses

noun

UK /flɛt͡ʃ/

Etymology A modification of fledge (“to acquire feathers”) due to the influence of fletcher (“arrow-maker”). Compare flèche.

Archery, Government, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Martial arts, Military, Politics, Sports, War The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight.

Biology, Ecology, Fisheries, Natural sciences A large boneless fillet of halibut, swordfish or tuna.

verb

Etymology A modification of fledge (“to acquire feathers”) due to the influence of fletcher (“arrow-maker”). Compare flèche.

To feather, as an arrow.

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