Fletching (also known as a flight) is the aerodynamic stabilization of arrows or darts with materials such as feathers, each piece of which is referred to as a fletch. A fletcher is a maker of arrows. The word is related to the French word flèche, meaning `arrow,` via Old French; the ultimate root is Frankish fliukka. As a noun, fletching refer.....
• (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fletch
Feathers fastened onto the back of an arrow to help it fly straight. See ARCHERY
The feathers that help stabilize the arrow during flight
The feathers/vanes that are utilized for stabilizing an arrow during its flight.
The feathers, plastic vanes or other devices attached to the arrow shaft which stabilise the flight of the arrow.
The feathers or coloured plastic “wings” attached towards the rear of an arrow.