arrow
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.
anything resembling an arrow in form, function, or character.
a linear figure having a wedge-shaped end, as one used on a map or architectural drawing, to indicate direction or placement.
Arrow, Astronomy. the constellation Sagitta.
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.
Origin of arrow
1Other words from arrow
- ar·row·less, adjective
- ar·row·like, adjective
Other definitions for Arrow (2 of 2)
Kenneth Joseph, 1921–2017, U.S. economist: Nobel Prize 1972.
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British Dictionary definitions for arrow
/ (ˈærəʊ) /
a long slender pointed weapon, usually having feathers fastened at the end as a balance, that is shot from a bow: Related adjective: sagittal
any of various things that resemble an arrow in shape, function, or speed, such as a sign indicating direction or position
Origin of arrow
1- See also arrows
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