Fletcher
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈflɛt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fletcher is a noun meaning One who fletches or feathers arrows.
Meaning
One who fletches or feathers arrows.
More Meanings
- A device to assist in fletching or feathering arrows.
- Generally, a manufacturer of bows and arrows.
- (UK, dialect, possibly dated) A weir or dam.
Example Sentences
An arrow maker is a fletcher, or, more exactly, one who feathers arrows.
I don't like using a fletcher, the single feather ones are too slow, and the three feather ones inaccurate.
A fletcher is the tool that actually holds the arrow and sets the vane or feather in place while it is being glued.
Fletching jigs are available either as a single fletch unit or as a multi-fletcher, which can fletch up to six arrows at once.
Word Forms
- fletchers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arrowmaker, arrowsmith, fletching, fletch, fether, flinger.
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