flight arrow

noun

, Archery.

1. an arrow having a conical or pyramidal head without barbs.
2. any long and light arrow for long-distance shooting; a shaft or arrow for the longbow, as distinguished from the bolt.

flight arrow

noun

1. a long thin arrow used for shooting long distances Often shortened toflight

Word History and Origins

Origin of flight arrow¹

First recorded in 1795–1805

Example Sentences

In testing the function of these bows and their ability to shoot, a bamboo flight arrow made by Ishi was used as the standard.

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When drawn thirty-six inches, it weighed seventy-six pounds and shot a flight arrow two hundred and fifty-six yards.

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A special flight arrow thirty-six inches long was used in the test, but with hardly any increase of distance gained.

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The giz is a short-flight arrow used for shooting small birds etc.

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