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arrow

arrow [arrow arrows arrowed arrowing]   [ˈærəʊ]    [ˈæroʊ]  noun
1. a thin stick with a sharp point at one end, which is shot from a bow
• a bow and arrow
• to fire/shoot an arrow

• The road continues as straight as an arrow.

2. a mark or sign like an arrow (➞), used to show direction or position
• Follow the arrows.
• Use the arrow keys to move the cursor.  
Word Origin:
Old English arewe, arwe, from Old Norse.  
Example Bank:
• A hail of arrows descended from the tower.
• An arrow whizzed past his head.
• Follow the red arrows to get to the camp reception.
• He drew two arrows and placed them in the bow.
• She aimed carefully at the tree but the arrow missed.
• She strung an arrow to her bow.
• The arrow hit its target.
• The down arrow indicates rain.
• The old road is shown on the map by broken arrows.
• The people used bows and arrows for hunting.
• You can scroll through the text using the up and down arrow keys.
• You will see an arrow pointing to the left.

• the arrow slits in the castle's battlements