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arrow

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What does arrow mean?

noun

  1. A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.
  2. A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g.→).
  3. A directed edge.
More meanings (16)

noun

  1. A morphism.
  2. A dart.
  3. The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.
  4. The inflorescence or tassel of a mature sugar cane plant.

verb

  1. To move swiftly and directly (like an arrow).
  2. To let fly swiftly and directly.
  3. To develop an inflorescence.
  4. To navigate using the arrow keys.
  5. To single out or nominate (someone) to be responsible for something, especially an undesirable task.

proper noun

  1. A surname.
  2. A village on the River Arrow in Arrow with Weethley parish, Stratford-on-Avon district, Warwickshire, England (OS grid ref SP0856).
  3. A river in Warwickshire and Worcestershire, England, which flows into the Warwickshire Avon.
  4. A river in Powys, Wales and Herefordshire, England, which flows into the River Lugg.
  5. A river in Otago, New Zealand, which flows through Arrowtown to the Kawarau River.
  6. An unincorporated community and old coal town in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.

contraction

  1. (obsolete) Contraction of ever + a, sometimes used with a redundant a or an.
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Furthermore, he was much afraid that some arrow of scorn might lay him mentally low before he could raise his protecting tale.
Stephen CraneThe Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil WarProject Gutenberg ebook #73
He immediately signalled to the cruiser to send water, medicine, and provisions, and another boat made the perilous trip to the Arrow.
Edgar Rice BurroughsTarzan of the ApesProject Gutenberg ebook #78
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At last it was bent and an arrow nocked on the string, as he leapt over the river and up the slope.
William MorrisThe Well at the World's End: A TaleProject Gutenberg ebook #169
His bluff would not serve, so he flew back to pull out his solitary arrow from the body of the dead cow.
Charles A. EastmanIndian Heroes and Great ChieftainsProject Gutenberg ebook #336
“Out of the way, Tink,” he shouted, and then he fired, and Wendy fluttered to the ground with an arrow in her breast.
J. M. (James Matthew) BarriePeter Pan : $b [Peter and Wendy]Project Gutenberg ebook #16