arrow

¹

[ ar-oh ]

noun

1. 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.
2. anything resembling an arrow in form, function, or character.
3. a linear figure having a wedge-shaped end, as one used on a map or architectural drawing, to indicate direction or placement.
4. Arrow, Astronomy. the constellation Sagitta.
5. broad arrow.

verb (used with object)

1. 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.

Arrow

²

[ ar-oh ]

noun

1. Kenneth Joseph, 1921–2017, U.S. economist: Nobel Prize 1972.

arrow

/ ˈærəʊ /

noun

1. a long slender pointed weapon, usually having feathers fastened at the end as a balance, that is shot from a bow sagittal
2. any of various things that resemble an arrow in shape, function, or speed, such as a sign indicating direction or position

Other Words From

• arrow·less adjective
• arrow·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrow¹

First recorded before 900; Middle English arewe, arwe, Old English earh; cognate with Old Norse ǫr (plural ǫrvar ), Gothic arhwazna; unattested Germanic arhwō (feminine), akin to Latin arcus (genitive arcūs ) “bow, arc”; thus unattested Latin arku- “bow,” and unattested pre-Germanic arku-ā “belonging to the bow”; arc

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrow¹

Old English arwe; related to Old Norse ör, Gothic arhvazna, Latin arcus bow, arch ¹

Example Sentences

When the slings and arrows finally proved too much, he went on the attack: “I think we’re going to start having a little fun with Michelle.”

From Salon

“The pages said ‘license plate reader’ with an arrow pointing up,” Freeman said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a great place to walk if it’s raining or really hot. You just follow the arrows.”

From Los Angeles Times

This time around, however, the arrows are all pointing in different directions.

From BBC

The arrow on the chart actually points to April 2020, eight months before he left office.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cursor
• dart
• missile
• projectile