fletch

== English == === Etymology === A modification of fledge (“to acquire feathers”) due to the influence of fletcher (“arrow-maker”). Compare flèche. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /flɛt͡ʃ/ Rhymes: -ɛtʃ === Noun === fletch (plural fletches) (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. ==== Synonyms ==== (vane of arrow): feather, flight === Verb === fletch (third-person singular simple present fletches, present participle fletching, simple past and past participle fletched) (transitive) To feather, as an arrow. ==== Derived terms ==== fletching ==== Related terms ==== fletcher == Yola == === Etymology === Perhaps from Middle English flegge. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /flɛt͡ʃ/ === Noun === fletch The portion of straw inserted each time by the thatcher. === References === Kathleen A. Browne (1927), “THE ANCIENT DIALECT OF THE BARONIES OF FORTH AND BARGY, COUNTY WEXFORD.”, in Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of lreland (Sixth Series)‎[1], volume 17, number 2, Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland, page 136