Arrow - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Arrow :  (noun)
1: a mark to indicate a direction or relation [syn: pointer]
2: 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

Based on WordNet 2.0

Arrow : \Ar"row\, n. [OE. arewe, AS. arewe, earh; akin to Icel. ["o]r, ["o]rvar, Goth. arhwazna, and perh. L. arcus bow. Cf. Arc.] A missile weapon of offense, slender, pointed, and usually feathered and barbed, to be shot from a bow.

Broad arrow. (a) An arrow with a broad head. (b) A mark placed upon British ordnance and government stores, which bears a rude resemblance to a broad arrowhead.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Arrow

cletoman: Rest In Peace: Green Arrow!
mme_gsy: 23さんにつられて聴いてます、ナカノノナカノナカノの「Arrow」。今の季節に聴くと染みますね。トレモロイドとナカノさんが一緒に出るという素晴らしいライブが26日にあるので行って来ます。
joeflipwilson: @MissTudey may not be there when you want but hopefully I'm right on time :-) Ouch the love Arrow hurts really good ... U made my day
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