unvaned

9.9

An arrow without feathers that help it fly straight

adjective

Specialized

: sin plumas

The archer accidentally shot an unvaned arrow, which flew off course.

Examples

The archers sometimes used unvaned arrows for stealth.
An unvaned arrow can be less stable in flight.
Because it was unvaned, the arrow lacked stability in flight.
Old practice arrows were often left unvaned to reduce their range.
Because it was unvaned, the arrow lacked stability in flight.
The archer accidentally shot an unvaned arrow, which flew off course.
Old practice arrows were often left unvaned to reduce their range.

Synonyms

featherless

vsunvaned

1 4.1

An animal, often a bird, that does not have the soft outer covering

is about missing feather or vane equipment on arrows not animals

fledgeless

vsunvaned

Specialized

9.9

An arrow without feathers that help it fly straight

is the broader arrow term for missing feathers or vanes

unfledged

vsunvaned

9.9

Not yet covered in feathers, like a young bird or an arrow

is limited to equipment absence not to immaturity

unfeathered

vsunvaned

8.2

Having no feathers on part or all of the body

is used specifically for arrow equipment absence rather than bird anatomy

Antonyms

vaned

Specialized

8.1

With thin flat pieces like feathers or blades that help it move straight

Surface Forms

unvaned positive

Morphology

unvaned = vaned (transparent) = un + vane + ed

The adjective is formed by negating 'vaned' (having vanes) with the productive prefix 'un-', so the meaning 'not equipped with vanes' is directly derived.

Etymology

Unvaned is made from un- meaning 'not' and vane, a 'small fin or feather' that helps keep an arrow straight, like a weathervane that shows wind direction. So unvaned means an arrow 'without' those guiding vanes, which is why unvaned arrows often fly badly.