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arrows

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈæɹoʊz// UK //ˈæɹəʊz// ar·rows

n. thin, pointed sticks that people shoot from a bow. They usually have a sharp metal tip at the front and feathers at the back to help them fly straight.

n. shafted projectiles with pointed heads and fletched tails, designed to be shot from a bow. Also used to refer to symbols indicating direction or position.


SIMPLE

The archer shot three arrows at the target.

CONTEXTUAL

Follow the yellow arrows painted on the floor to find the exit of the museum.

COMPLEX

The archaeological site yielded several flint-tipped arrows, suggesting that the inhabitants relied heavily on hunting for their primary food source during the winter months.

Synonyms
Usage

The plural form of 'arrow'. When used as symbols, they are often paired with the verb 'point'.

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