arrow

noun
UK: /ˈær.əʊ/
US: /ˈær.oʊ/

  1. A thin, straight stick with feathers at one end and a sharp point at the other, that is shot from a bow.

    1. The hunter used an arrow to hunt for food in the forest. [ ] [ ]
    2. Each archer carefully aimed their arrow before releasing it toward the target. [ ] [ ]

  2. A sign or symbol that looks like an arrow and points in a particular direction, used to show direction or location.

    1. Follow the arrow on the sign to find the exit. [ ] [ ]
    2. The navigation app displayed an arrow showing the correct path to our destination. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fletch shaft pointer indicator bolt
arrow intransitive-verb

  1. To move swiftly and directly forward, like an arrow shot from a bow.

    1. The car arrowed down the highway. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cyclist arrowed through the pack, taking the lead in the race. [ ] [ ]
arrow transitive-verb

  1. To aim or direct something with great precision and speed.

    1. She arrowed the ball right into the net. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company arrowed its resources toward the most promising new project. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "arrow" in English means: A thin, straight stick with feathers at one end and a sharp point at the other, that is shot from a bow., A sign or symbol that looks like an arrow and points in a particular direction, used to show direction or location..

The phonetic transcription of "arrow" is /ˈær.əʊ/ in British English and /ˈær.oʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "arrow": fletch, shaft, pointer, indicator, bolt.

Example usage of "arrow": "The hunter used an arrow to hunt for food in the forest.". More examples on the page.