fletche

Meanings

• noun

  A type of arrow used in archery, having feathers attached to the shaft to stabilize and guide the arrow in flight.

  - "The archer loaded his quiver with fletches for the tournament."
  - "The fletches on the arrow were damaged, causing it to fly in an unstable manner."

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Variants

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fletch , fletched , fletches , fletching

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Etymology

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From Old English 'fleotec', meaning 'feathered arrow'.

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Trivia

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1. Fletches were originally made from the feathers of various birds, such as geese, swans, or eagles.

2. In medieval Europe, archers were required by law to carry a quiver with at least twenty arrows, including six fletches for each arrow.

3. Modern fletches are often made from synthetic materials, such as plastic or fiberglass, for durability and consistency.

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Related Concepts

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1. Arrow: An arrow is a projectile used in hunting, warfare, or archery. It consists of a shaft with a pointed tip and feathers attached to stabilize and guide the arrow in flight.

2. Quiver: A quiver is a container used to hold arrows, typically made of leather, wood, or fabric.

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Culture

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Fletches have been used in archery for thousands of years and have cultural significance in various societies. For instance, in ancient Egypt, archery was a popular sport and hunting technique, and fletches were often decorated with intricate designs.

How to Memorize "fletche"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a feathered arrow with the fletches attached to the shaft.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fletche' with the image of a feathered arrow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Feathers Fly Easily' to remember that 'Fletches' are feathers on arrows.

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