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fletched


Meanings
  • verb

    The process of preparing arrows or other projectiles for shooting, typically by attaching feathers to the shaft.

    - "He spent hours fletching his arrows for the archery competition."
    - "The hunter carefully fletched each arrow before setting out on his hunt."

Variants
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fletch , fletched , fletches , fletching
Etymology
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From Old English flētan ‘to strike, hit, or touch’.


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  1. The process of fletching dates back to at least the Stone Age.

  2. Some modern arrows are fletched with synthetic materials instead of feathers.


Related Concepts
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  1. Arrow: An arrow is a projectile designed to be shot from a bow.

  2. Bow: A bow is a flexible, powerful weapon used to shoot arrows.


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In medieval Europe, fletching was an essential skill for hunters and soldiers. It was often taught to young boys as part of their education.

How to Memorize "fletched"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine holding a feathered arrow shaft in your hand and attaching the feathers to it.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fletching' with the process of preparing arrows for shooting.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember that 'fletching' is what you do to 'arrows' to make them ready for shooting.


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