arrow Definition
a shaft sharpened at the front and with feathers or vanes at the back, shot from a bow as a weapon or for sport.
Using arrow: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "arrow" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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He aimed his arrow at the target.
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She shot an arrow into the air.
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The arrow pierced through the apple.
arrow Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for arrow
Phrases with arrow
Example
The road ahead was straight as an arrow.
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She decided to follow her arrow and pursue her passion for music.
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I took a shot in the dark and guessed the answer to the question.
Origins of arrow
from Old English 'arewe'
Summary: arrow in Brief
An 'arrow' [ˈæroʊ] is a projectile consisting of a shaft with a pointed tip and feathers or vanes at the back, shot from a bow as a weapon or for sport. It can be used for hunting, target practice, or as a symbol of direction or progress. Phrases like 'straight as an arrow' and 'follow one's arrow' use 'arrow' to denote something very straight or direct, or to follow one's own path or intuition, respectively.
