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fletch

/flɛtʃ/
verb
[WITH OBJECT]
Provide (an arrow) with feathers for flight.
noun
Each of the feathered vanes of an arrow.

Origin
Mid 17th century: alteration of fledge, probably influenced by fletcher.

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Fletcher felt it was inevitable that he would achieve his goals. He stood as relaxed as possible under the circumstances. Here he was competing for Olympic gold, his three perfectly balanced and carefully fletched arrows ready at his side.

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