fletting

Fletting is a term that appears infrequently in English-language sources, and there is no widely accepted definition or dictionary entry for it. Because of the lack of authoritative usage, the meaning of fletting is highly dependent on context, and in many instances the word is presumed to be a misspelling of another term.

In common practice, fletting is often mistaken for fletching, the craft of attaching feathers or vanes to arrows or bolts to stabilize their flight. If intended in that sense, fletting would be related to archery and arrow-making.

Beyond that possibility, fletting may occur as a coined term in fiction, as a surname, or as a brand name; in such uses the intended meaning is defined by the author or issuer rather than by a general lexical sense.

Because there is no standard usage, the etymology and historical development of fletting are unsettled and not widely documented. Researchers and writers are advised to rely on the surrounding context to determine its meaning.

See also: fletching, archery, arrow. Related terms are mentioned here primarily as points of potential reference for readers who encounter fletting in texts where the intended sense is unclear. If you encounter fletting in a source, consider checking the surrounding explanation or consulting that source’s glossary to ascertain whether it is being used as a misspelling, a neologism, or a proper name.