flèche

Definitions of flèche
  1. noun
    an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges
  2. noun
    a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
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    type of:
    projectile
    a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
  3. noun
    a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
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    type of:
    clocher, tour
    a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
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