arrows

British

/ ˈærəʊz /

noun

(functioning as singular) an informal name for darts

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Police searched the car and seized the bow and arrows but were satisfied the two men were not a threat to the public.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

But the ability to hit the Russian archer instead of letting the arrows fall is even better.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

Scroll to the right or click the arrows to see the full map.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

"This directly explains the presence of bows, arrows, and maces in the women's tombs; these were not just symbolic gifts but tools they actively used."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026

There were dozens of them, shaped like curling arrows and twisting roots.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova

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