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1[ ar-oh ]
noun
- 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.
- anything resembling an arrow in form, function, or character.
- a linear figure having a wedge-shaped end, as one used on a map or architectural drawing, to indicate direction or placement.
- Arrow, Astronomy. the constellation Sagitta.
verb (used with object)
- 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
- Kenneth Joseph, 1921–2017, U.S. economist: Nobel Prize 1972.
arrow
/ ˈæəʊ /
noun
- a long slender pointed weapon, usually having feathers fastened at the end as a balance, that is shot from a bow sagittal
- any of various things that resemble an arrow in shape, function, or speed, such as a sign indicating direction or position
Other Word Forms
- ۴Ƿ· adjective
- ۴Ƿ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of arrow1
Word History and Origins
Origin of arrow1
Example Sentences
The 18-year-old – leading the league and seeking a record fifth nightly win of the year - opted for heavier darts, up three grams to 26g, in a bid to keep his arrows on track.
The takeaway: An increase in prices is an arrow moving in the wrong direction – and it represents an enormous potential liability for both Trump's political standing and his party's future electoral prospects.
“I want to see the sign lit up. That big arrow. ... It’s almost got an extraterrestrial connection.”
Use the arrows at the bottom of the table to move to the next page.
The machine, which looks like a mini plane with wings, is placed on a launchpad, stretched like an arrow on a crossbow and then shot into the air.
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