fletcher
Pronunciation: [ˈflɛtʃər]
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Context: “craftsmanship”
(noun) a fletcher is a person who makes arrows. They are skilled artisans who create arrows for bows, often paying attention to details like the fletching, which stabilizes the arrow's flight.
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The fletcher crafted a beautiful set of arrows for the archery competition.
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The archer couldn't find a good fletcher to make quality arrows.
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What tools does a fletcher use to make arrows?
Context: “occupational title”
(noun) a fletcher can also refer to a historical or occupational title. In the past, people might have had this job as a way to earn a living by making arrows.
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In medieval times, a fletcher was an important part of a town's defense.
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Today, there are not many fletchers like there were in the past.
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What did a fletcher do in the old days?
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