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Feathers (arrow components)

Scope note

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.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000204649

Broader Terms used

<arrow components>

Equivalent Terms used

feather (arrow component)

Created

13yrs ago

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