Definition of "flechettes" [flechettes]

• Plural form of flechette. (noun)

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• "Shana, 24, was killed along with eight other Palestinian civilians when a tank fired a shell packed with "flechettes," or small darts, at him."
• "'flechettes' from a nail bomb that landed 100m away, causing internal bleeding to the chest, severe head trauma and nails embedded in her body."
• "You can buy the flechettes from cheaperthendirt. com by the pound."