fletch
word
Definition
To attach feathers or vanes to an arrow to help it fly straight. The term can also refer to the feathers on the back of an arrow themselves.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in archery and historical contexts. 'Fletch' as a verb is rare in daily conversation; more common is the noun 'fletching' (the feathers themselves). Not to be confused with 'fetch' or 'flesh'.
Spanish: emplumar (flecha) - emplume (de flecha)Portuguese (BR): emplumar (flecha) - pena (de flecha)Portuguese (PT): emplumar (flecha) - pena (de flecha)Chinese (Simplified): 装上羽毛（箭）Chinese (Traditional): 裝上羽毛（箭）Hindi: तीर में पंख लगानाArabic: ترييش السهمBengali: পাখা লাগানো (তীরের জন্য)Russian: оперять (стрелу) - оперение (стрелы)Japanese: 羽を付ける (矢に)Vietnamese: gắn lông vũ (vào mũi tên)Korean: 화살에 깃털을 붙이다Turkish: okun arkasına tüy takmakUrdu: تیر پر پر یا پَر لگاناIndonesian: memasang bulu (pada anak panah)
Example Sentences
He learned how to fletch arrows for his bow.
basic
To make an arrow, you must first fletch it.
basic
A person who fletches arrows is called a fletcher.
basic
My grandfather used to fletch his own arrows by hand.
natural
It's not easy to fletch arrows evenly if you're just starting out.
natural
The archery club offered a class on how to fletch and repair arrows.
natural