fletch

/flɛtʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to cut the feathers of (an arrow) so that they are even and lie flat against the shaft

“The archer fletched the arrow to make it fly straight.”

2. noun

the feathers attached to the tail of an arrow

“The fletch of the arrow was damaged during the shot.”

3. verb

to cut or shape (something) into a particular form or shape

“The stonecutter fletched the marble to create a beautiful statue.”

Synonyms

  • feather
  • trim

Antonyms

  • unfletch
  • unshape