fletch

English

/flɛtʃ/

noun
Definitions
  • (archery) The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight.
  • (fisheries) A large boneless fillet of halibut, swordfish or tuna.

Etymology

Borrowed from French flèche (an arrow).

Origin

French

flèche

Gloss

an arrow

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