verb
definition
To feather, as an arrow.
noun
definition
The process of attaching fins, such as halved feathers, to a projectile in order to stabilize its flight.
definition
The fins or feathers so attached.
Examples of fletching in a Sentence
Straight fletching can cause the arrow to zig-zag and miss the target in windy conditions.
His remains were laid in the burial place of the Sheffield family, Fletching, Sussex, where an epitaph by Dr Parr describes his character and work in the language at once of elegance, of moderation and of truth.
It is preferable to use helical or offset fletching instead of straight fletching on your arrows when hunting.
Straight fletching may cause your arrow to fly erratically, causing you to miss your target.