Meaning & use
arrow
A thin, pointed shaft shot from a bow, or a symbol shaped like it showing direction.
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The archer's arrow struck the center of the target from fifty yards away.
A blue arrow on the map pointed toward the nearest exit.
A note on using this word
In everyday use, 'arrow' most often refers to the directional symbol on signs, maps, and diagrams.
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