Arrow: meaning, definitions and examples
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arrow
[ ˈær.oʊ ]
weapon
A shafted weapon that is shot from a bow and usually consists of a long straight shaft with a pointed head.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The archer aimed carefully before releasing the arrow.
- The arrow flew swiftly through the air towards its target.
Translations
Translations of the word "arrow" in other languages:
🇵🇹 flecha
🇮🇳 तीर
🇩🇪 Pfeil
🇮🇩 panah
🇺🇦 стріла
🇵🇱 strzała
🇯🇵 矢 (や)
🇫🇷 flèche
🇪🇸 flecha
🇹🇷 ok
🇰🇷 화살 (hwasal)
🇸🇦 سهم (sahm)
🇨🇿 šíp
🇸🇰 šíp
🇨🇳 箭 (jiàn)
🇸🇮 puščica
🇮🇸 ör
🇰🇿 жебе
🇬🇪 ისარი (isari)
🇦🇿 ox
🇲🇽 flecha
Etymology
The word 'arrow' originated from Old English 'arwe' or 'arowe', which is related to Old Norse 'ör', ultimately from Proto-Indo-European 'arkʷos'. Arrows have been used as weapons and symbols for thousands of years, with evidence of their use dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks.