Guess the Definition

[WatcherWraith]

Inspired by a discussion on words in thread What Are You Writing About Now?, here is instituted a little game for all to play, if they so desire!

The rules are very simple.

1. One person picks a word and submits it to the group.
2. The group attempts to guess the meaning or application of this word.
3. Hints may be offered at the Word-Giver's discretion.
4. Any number of people may play, but it is suggested for efficiencies' sake every guess must be read before another is made.
5. If no one can guess the word, the Word-Giver reveals the meaning/application, and another is allowed to submit their word.
[The same person may be Word-Giver multiple times in a row, depending on the mood of the group.]
6. It may be obvious, but this game is meant to be played using one's own wits. No dictionaries, thesauruses or AI help is permitted.

If there are any questions, I will do my best to answer them.

For now, here is my word for you all to guess, whoever wants to play: fletch.

 

[Idril Celebrindal]

Inspired by a discussion on words in thread What Are You Writing About Now?, here is instituted a little game for all to play, if they so desire!

The rules are very simple.

1. One person picks a word and submits it to the group.
2. The group attempts to guess the meaning or application of this word.
3. The Word-Giver can only answer "yes" or "no", but hints may be offered at the Word-Giver's discretion.
4. Any number of people may play, but it is suggested for efficiencies' sake every guess must be read before another is made.
5. If no one can guess the word, the Word-Giver reveals the meaning/application, and another is allowed to submit their word.
[The same person may be Word-Giver multiple times in a row, depending on the mood of the group.]
6. It may be obvious, but this game is meant to be played using one's own wits. No dictionaries, thesauruses or AI help is permitted.

If there are any questions, I will do my best to answer them.

For now, here is my word for you all to guess, whoever wants to play: fletch.

Does it have anything to do with fletching, or a fletcher?

 

[WatcherWraith]

Yes :]

 

[Idril Celebrindal]

So I don't know what a fletcher actually is, but in Minecraft the fletching table has arrows an a bow on it, so I'm guessing that fletching has something to do with making arrows or bows?

 

[WatcherWraith]

😁 Yiss!

 

[Idril Celebrindal]

Yay!

 

[WatcherWraith]

Do you want a hint as to what the word "fletch" specifically applies to?

 

[Idril Celebrindal]

Yes please

 

[WatcherWraith]

You are correct: fletching has to do with the making of an arrow. The term "fletch" refers to a specific part of an arrow.
I hope this helps :]

 

[Deimos]

Fletching ( i believe ) has to do with attaching the feathers to an arrow. There are differing patterns, straight, spiral...also coloring.
They are positioned a certain way so they aren't mangled by the bowstring when you let it go. ONe of them (can't recall what is called) is like reference and positioned such that it s on the outside farthest from the string,it is also horizontal in orientation and may be differently colored than the other two.

 

[WatcherWraith]

I think Deimos' answer is close enough; if you guys like, I can share the answer.

 

[Glorfindel Goldtress]

(Sure. I'd give it to Deimos. He pretty much nailed it with making the feathers/attaching them. I've read so much LOTR fanfiction at this point that quite a few archery terms are embedded in my brain. 😅)

 

[WatcherWraith]

A fletch refers to the feathers attached to the end of an arrow to stabilize it in flight!

Now, whoever wishes may go next!

Next time it's my turn, I will do my best to curb my enthusiasm and actually wait for more people to submit their guesses before responding. 😅
Thank you guys :]

 

[Deimos]

(Sure. I'd give it to Deimos. He pretty much nailed it with making the feathers/attaching them. I've read so much LOTR fanfiction at this point that quite a few archery terms are embedded in my brain. 😅)

Thanks but I'm beset and besieged at the moment...let someone else take a turn

 

[Deimos]

(Sure. I'd give it to Deimos. He pretty much nailed it with making the feathers/attaching them. I've read so much LOTR fanfiction at this point that quite a few archery terms are embedded in my brain. 😅)

I was going to attempt to make Legolas' Mirkwood bow and some arrows, all screen accurate, correct size and fully functional.
This was suppose to happen about 20 yerrs ago.... and didn't. But I retained a fair amount of "bow and arrow" design terminology.
Fletching was one topic heavily discussed in arrow making because "hitting the bullseye" (aka Flight Stability as Watcher wraith states) is dependent on how well the arrow is fletched.

 

[david_wendelken]

Here's one:

hauberk

 

[Elbereth Vala Varda]

Here's one:

hauberk

Is this the large, tall medieval axe-like weapon typical carried by guards? I think i remember it to have the blade of a battle axe and the length of a quarter-staff. Could be wrong though.

 

[david_wendelken]

No, that weapon is a halberd.

 

[WatcherWraith]

Here's one:

hauberk

This word does have to do with weaponry or armor, I believe. I remember reading it in those ontexts, anyway. "He unslung his hauberk" is a phrase which just popped into my head.

Does this word refer to a piece of armor?

 

[david_wendelken]

Yes, it is a piece of armour.