What is another word for Fletch?

Pronunciation: [flˈɛt͡ʃ] (IPA)

The word "fletch" has various synonyms like "feather," "plume," "quill," and "arrow-making." "Feather" refers to the wing feathers of birds, which are often used to fletch arrows. "Plume" is a synonym derived from the French word "plumer," which means to remove or trim feathers. "Quill" denotes a stiff, hollow stem of a feather often used in old-fashioned writing pens. "Arrow-making" refers to the process of attaching fletchings to arrows. All of these synonyms are commonly used to describe the process of fletching arrows, which is the practice of attaching feathers to the shaft of an arrow in order to stabilize it during flight.

Usage examples for Fletch

His horse came around by the side of mine and I did not know that anything unusual had occurred until Henry Knuppeneau, the next file behind me, cried out: "Fletch, Crosby is killed!"
"The History of Company A, Second Illinois Cavalry"
Samuel H. Fletcher

Famous quotes with Fletch

  • They can't make any of these talented young actors Fletch. You might as well make a movie called Chevy Chase.
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