can some one give me a little arrow anatomy?
what is the back of the arrow (were the feather things are) called. and what are the feather things called. need it for some thing i'm writing
thanks
2006-07-29 13:22:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
The feathers are called fletches
The end is called the nock.
I included a good archery link for you below
2006-07-29 13:50:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the end that connects to the bowstring is the nock, the feathers are called fletchings, the rest of the arrow(the long part) is called the shaft, and the point is called the tip or the broadhead depending on which type is attached.
2006-08-02 17:38:52 · answer #2 · answered by burnettjv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The feathers are called fletching
2006-07-29 20:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by Carl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the feather things that you are talking about is called the flechings
2006-08-02 14:36:23 · answer #4 · answered by biga21 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the feather that doesnt match the other two is called the c.o.c.k. feather.
2006-07-29 20:26:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is called the shaft.
2006-07-29 20:27:20 · answer #6 · answered by Wise ol' owl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the page I'm sourcing, should help you.
2006-07-29 20:25:59 · answer #7 · answered by Old Fat Bald Guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.bowparts.com/arrowparts.html
2006-07-29 20:26:34 · answer #8 · answered by Bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is called the aglet
2006-07-30 13:08:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋