fletching

fletch·ing

F f

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flech-ing]
- /ˈflɛtʃ ɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flech-ing]
- /ˈflɛtʃ ɪŋ/

Definitions of fletching word

noun fletching the feathers on an arrow, which stabilize it during flight. 1
verb with object fletching to provide (an arrow) with a feather. 1
noun fletching The feathers of an arrow. 1
noun fletching attaching fins, such as halved-feathers to a projectile in order to stabilize its flight. 0
noun fletching the fins or feathers so attached. 0
verb fletching present participle of fletch. 0

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Origin of fletching

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1625-35; back formation from fletcher

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Parts of speech for Fletching

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fletching

fletching popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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