# arrowhead

/ˈæɹoʊˌhɛd/ (US) · /ˈæɹəʊhˌɛd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/arrowhead
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the pointed end of an arrow. It is the part that hits the target or the ground.

For teachers: the pointed tip of an arrow, typically made of metal or stone. Often used to refer to the specific shape of the tip itself.

## Examples

- The archer checked the sharpness of the arrowhead.
- The ancient arrowhead was found buried deep in the dirt near the riverbank.
- Archaeologists identified the site as a significant hunting ground based on the discovery of several well-preserved arrowheads and animal remains.

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