arrow
/ˈɛroʊ/
noun
- A thin, straight weapon shot from a bow, typically having a pointed tip and feathers at the back.
- The archer aimed the arrow at the target and released it.
- He pulled an arrow from his quiver and nocked it onto the bowstring.
- In ancient times, arrows were often made of wood with stone or metal tips.
- A symbol (like →) used to show direction or position on signs, maps, or computer screens.
- The map uses a red arrow to mark your current location.
- Follow the arrow on the sign to reach the exit.
- Click the arrow pointing right to see the next page.
- Something that moves or points in a straight line, like a beam of light or a path.
- The rocket traced an arrow of fire across the night sky.
- A bright arrow of sunlight streamed through the window.
- The road stretched ahead like an arrow through the desert.
verb
- To move swiftly and directly in a particular direction.
- The car arrowed down the highway at top speed.
- She arrowed through the crowd to catch the bus.
- The bird arrowed across the sky toward the forest.
- To indicate or mark with an arrow symbol.
- The diagram arrows the flow of water through the system.
- He arrowed the correct answer on the test paper.
- Please arrow the important parts of the text for me.