See fletch on Wiktionary
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"etymology_text": "A modification of fledge (“to acquire feathers”) due to the influence of fletcher (“arrow-maker”). Compare flèche.",
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"The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight."
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"(archery) The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight."
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"A large boneless fillet of halibut, swordfish or tuna."
],
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"(fisheries) A large boneless fillet of halibut, swordfish or tuna."
],
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"To feather, as an arrow."
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"(transitive) To feather, as an arrow."
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"The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight."
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"(archery) The vane toward the back of an arrow, used to stabilise the arrow during flight."
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"A large boneless fillet of halibut, swordfish or tuna."
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"(fisheries) A large boneless fillet of halibut, swordfish or tuna."
],
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