arrow

¹

[ ar-oh ]

noun

1. a slender, straight, generally pointed missile or weapon made to be shot from a bow and equipped with feathers at the end of the shaft near the nock, for controlling flight.
2. anything resembling an arrow in form, function, or character.
3. a linear figure having a wedge-shaped end, as one used on a map or architectural drawing, to indicate direction or placement.
4. Arrow, Astronomy. the constellation Sagitta.
5. broad arrow.

verb (used with object)

1. to indicate the proper position of (an insertion) by means of an arrow (often followed by in ):

   to arrow in a comment between the paragraphs.

Arrow

²

[ ar-oh ]

noun

1. Kenneth Joseph, 1921–2017, U.S. economist: Nobel Prize 1972.

arrow

/ ˈærəʊ /

noun

1. a long slender pointed weapon, usually having feathers fastened at the end as a balance, that is shot from a bow sagittal
2. any of various things that resemble an arrow in shape, function, or speed, such as a sign indicating direction or position

Other Words From

• arrow·less adjective
• arrow·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrow¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English arewe, arwe, Old English earh; cognate with Old Norse ǫr (plural ǫrvar ), Gothic arhwazna; unattested Germanic arhwō (feminine), akin to Latin arcus (genitive arcūs ) “bow, arc”; thus unattested Latin arku- “bow,” and unattested pre-Germanic arku-ā “belonging to the bow”; arc

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrow¹

Old English arwe; related to Old Norse ör, Gothic arhvazna, Latin arcus bow, arch ¹

Example Sentences

Among the findings are arrows preserved with their original feathers, remains of fibres, and two bowstrings made of animal sinews, which are the oldest found so far in Europe.

From Science Daily

“Exxon and Mobil, through the Society for the Plastics Industry, created and promoted the chasing arrow symbol despite knowing that it was deceiving the public into thinking that all plastics are recyclable,” the complaint read.

From Los Angeles Times

Past the chilled reds, crisp whites and funky oranges, a squiggly arrow pointing down a staircase directs wine enthusiasts and comedy fans alike.

From Los Angeles Times

Having fired a few arrows, she meets a bloody but unceremonious end, in which she is shorn in half by a barbed chariot wheel after less than 60 seconds of screen time.

From Salon

He then picked up an ornamental miniature sword and arrow, known as a kirpan and teer to Sikhs, and threatened to kill the guards as they tried to detain him.

From BBC

Related Words

• cursor
• dart
• missile
• projectile