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arrow

AIR-oh/ˈærəʊ/

A pointed shaft shot from a bow.

The arrow has a sharp point, straight shaft, and feather fletching.

A single complete arrow displayed prominently, with its sharp point, straight shaft, feather fletching and nock clearly visible; a simple strung bow behind it establishes its use.
Etymology
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Old English earh already named the projectile shot from a bow. Its deeper history suggests the image “the thing belonging to the bow,” linking the missile to the weapon that launches it.

In context

LY Manhwa Recap188:05
I untied a rope, fastened it to the back of a white-feathered arrow, drew the bow, and shot the arrow into a crevice at the top of the cliff.
My Father Was Crippled, My Clan Abandoned Us, and I Awakened a Hunting Skill System

More examples

  • Follow the arrow painted on the sign.
  • The quiver holds six arrows.
  • A small arrow on the screen points to the selected item.

Forms

arrow · arrows

Similar words

bolt
A shorter projectile usually shot from a crossbow.
pointer
A directional indicator that need not resemble a projectile.