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the feathers that turn a sharpened stick into a guided missile.
spin trickAngled vanes spin arrows like rifle bullets for accuracy.
three's companyMost arrows wear three fletches for balanced flight.
the cock featherThe odd-colored vane shows which way to nock.
once feathersReal bird feathers ruled before plastic vanes arrived.
fletcher surnameThe job name became a common English last name.