Definitions for arrow
ˈær oʊar·row

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. arrow, pointer(noun)

   a mark to indicate a direction or relation

2. arrow(noun)

   a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow

Webster Dictionary(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Arrow(noun)

   a missile weapon of offense, slender, pointed, and usually feathered and barbed, to be shot from a bow

   Etymology: [OE. arewe, AS. arewe, earh; akin to Icel. r, rvar, Goth. arhwazna, and perh. L. arcus bow. Cf. Arc.]

Freebase(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Arrow

   An arrow is a shafted projectile that is shot with a bow. It predates recorded history and is common to most cultures. An arrow usually consists of a shaft with an arrowhead attached to the front end, with fletchings and a nock at the other.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Arrow

   ar′rō, n. a straight, pointed weapon, made to be shot from a bow: any arrow-shaped pin or ornament: the chief shoot of a plant, esp. the flowering stem of the sugar-cane.—n. Ar′row-head, the head or pointed part of an arrow: an aquatic plant native to England, with arrow-shaped leaves rising above the water—reputed good for hydrophobia.—adj. Ar′row-head′ed, shaped like the head of an arrow.—n. Ar′row-shot, the distance traversed by an arrow.—adj. Ar′rowy, of or like arrows. [A.S. earh, arwe; cog. with L. arcus; akin to Ice. ör, örvar.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. arrow

   A missive weapon of offence, and whether ancient or modern, in the rudest form among savages or refined by art, is always a slender stick, armed at one end, and occasionally feathered at the other. The natives of Tropical Africa feather the metal barb.

2. arrow

   In fortification, a work placed at the salient angles of the glacis, communicating with the covert way.--Broad arrow. The royal mark for stores of every kind. (See BROAD ARROW.)

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. arrow

   In fortification, a work placed at the salient angles of the glacis, communicating with the covert way.

2. arrow

   A missile weapon of defense, straight, slender, pointed, and barbed, to be shot with a bow.

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. arrow

   Is a type of sign or symbol to indicate a direction or way to follow a specific course, direction, road or path.

   Arrows are used widely in road signs, online to click on a link etc.

   Submitted by MaryC on January 11, 2016  

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1. arrow

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British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'arrow' in Nouns Frequency: #2160

How to pronounce arrow?

1. Alex

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   Daniel

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   Karen

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of arrow in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of arrow in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of arrow in a Sentence

1. Graffito:

   I shot an arrow into the air, and it stuck.

2. Joel Hawes:

   Aim at the sun, and you may not reach it but your arrow will fly far higher than if aimed at an object on a level with yourself.

3. Fernando Alonso:

   It was important for me to explore my options for this race but Arrow McLaren SP has always been at the top, i have a special relationship with McLaren; we've been through a lot together and that creates a bond, a loyalty that is strong.

4. Charles Boyle:

   Testimony is like an arrow shot from a long-bow; its force depends on the strength of the hand that draws it. But argument is like an arrow from a cross-bow, which has equal force if drawn by a child or a man.

5. Aesop:

   The shaft of the arrow had been feathered with one of the eagle's own plumes. We often give our enemies the means of our own destruction.

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