arrows

n. thin sticks with a sharp point at one end, shot from a bow.

n. projectiles with a sharp point and often feathers at the end, designed to be shot from a bow.

“The archer pulled back the string and let the arrows fly toward the target.”

“Archaeologists discovered several flint-tipped arrows preserved in the peat bog, providing evidence of early hunting techniques in the region.”

n. signs or symbols that point the way to something.

n. graphical symbols used to indicate direction or to point toward a specific object or location.

“Follow the yellow arrows on the floor to find the exit.”

“The diagram used red arrows to illustrate the flow of traffic through the newly designed intersection.”

v. to move quickly and directly in one direction, like an arrow.

v. to move with speed and precision in a straight line toward a specific destination.

“The bird arrows through the trees to catch its prey.”

“The kingfisher arrows toward the water's surface, breaking the mirror-like reflection with surgical precision.”

Literary