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Word entry · 8 letters

fletcher

Best crossword clue

"Arrow maker"

8 letters · collected on this word page

8 lettersPronunciation /ˈflɛt͡ʃ.ə(ɹ)/Sorted ceefhlrtStarts with FEnds with R1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. Person who makes or attaches feathers to arrows.

Word origin

Inherited from Middle English fleccher, from Old French flechier; equivalent to fletch + -er.

Used in a sentence

  • An arrow maker is a fletcher, or, more exactly, one who feathers arrows.
  • I don't like using a fletcher, the single feather ones are too slow, and the three feather ones inaccurate.
  • A fletcher that mechanically takes care of gluing feathers to arrow shafts is a great help in either making or repairing arrows.

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