fleche

An arrow.

Any of the twenty-four points on a backgammon board.

A spire or steeple, especially of Gothic style; an object emerging from the ridge of a roof.

(fortification) An earthwork consisting of two berms forming an angle with an open gorge.

A method of attack with a sword (foil or épée) in which the attacker's back leg crosses in front of the front leg in the offensive move.

To attack using the flèche method.