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Projectile fired by a bow or a crossbow; it consists of a shaft, a point and a heel with a notch and fletching.
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fletching click to hear : fletching

Feather or synthetic material attached to the base of the arrow to stabilize it during flight.

point click to hear : point

Pointed metal end of the arrow; depending on the power of the bow used, points of different weights are used.

nock click to hear : nock

Slot into which the bowstring fits to keep the arrow in place while shooting it.

shaft click to hear : shaft

Long rod that makes up the body of the arrow; it is made of carbon fiber or an alloy of aluminum and carbon.