noun
fletch
flehch
Fletch (noun) means the feather-like vane near the back of an arrow that keeps it flying straight. Example: “A damaged fletch can throw off an arrow's accuracy.”
noun
1
The feather-like vane near the back of an arrow that keeps it flying straight.
"A damaged fletch can throw off an arrow's accuracy."
verb
1
To fit an arrow with feathers or vanes.
"He learned to fletch his own arrows using turkey feathers."
How to use fletch
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe feathered part of an arrow, or the act of adding those feathers.
Common pairings
fletch an arrow
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Word forms
- Plural
- fletches
- Third person singular
- fletches
- Past tense
- fletched
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Etymology
A reworking of the older word fledge ("to grow feathers"), influenced by fletcher ("arrow-maker").
Synonyms
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Rhymes for fletch
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What does “fletch” mean?
The word “fletch” means the feather-like vane near the back of an arrow that keeps it flying straight. In plain terms, the feathered part of an arrow, or the act of adding those feathers.
How do you pronounce “fletch”?
“Fletch” is pronounced flehch (/flɛt͡ʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fletch” in a sentence?
Here is “fletch” used in a sentence: “A damaged fletch can throw off an arrow's accuracy.”
What part of speech is “fletch”?
Depending on how it is used, “fletch” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “fletch” have?
“Fletch” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the feather-like vane near the back of an arrow that keeps it flying straight.
