Riddle

I have many feathers to help me fly. I have a body and head, but I'm not alive. It is your strength that determines how far I go. You can hold me in your, but I'm never thrown. What am I?

Choose an answer

A.dart
B.javelin
C.boomerang
D.arrow
Hint: It's a word with 5 letters, starting with "A".

Answer

arrow

Why this is the answer

An arrow has feathered fletching to help it fly true, is lifeless wood and metal on its own, and its range depends on the archer's strength - it is shot from a bow, never thrown.

This riddle is filed under Long Riddles and rated Medium.

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