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arrows

n. · v.
US //ˈæɹoʊz// UK //ˈæɹəʊz// ar·rows
  1. 1 pointed weapons (n.)
    A2 Elementary

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

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

    Example

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

    Example

    Archaeologists discovered several flint-tipped arrows preserved in the peat bog, providing evidence of early hunting techniques in the region.
  2. 2 directional symbols (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    signs or symbols that point the way to something.

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

    Example

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

    Example

    The diagram used red arrows to illustrate the flow of traffic through the newly designed intersection.
  3. 3 moving fast and straight (v.)
    C1 Advanced Literary

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

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

    Example

    The bird arrows through the trees to catch its prey.

    Example

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

    Usage

    The verb is intransitive and often followed by a preposition of direction.
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Last updated June 20, 2026