Flat wedge- or fin-shaped appendages fixed to the rear of the shaft of an arrow or dart to enhance the range and accuracy of their flight. They have been made from a number of different materials, typically bird feathers but also parchment, cuir bouilli, wood, and plastic.
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3000204649
12yrs ago
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