Definitions for: Arrow


[n] a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
[n] a mark to indicate a direction or relation



Webster (1913) Definition: Ar"row, n. [OE. arewe, AS. arewe, earh; akin to Icel.
["o]r, ["o]rvar, Goth. arhwazna, and perh. L. arcus bow. Cf.
Arc.]
A missile weapon of offense, slender, pointed, and usually
feathered and barbed, to be shot from a bow.

Broad arrow.
(a) An arrow with a broad head.
(b) A mark placed upon British ordnance and government
stores, which bears a rude resemblance to a broad
arrowhead.

Synonyms: pointer

See Also: arrowhead, bow and arrow, broad arrow, butt shaft, head, mark, missile, point, projectile, quarrel, shaft

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