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Meaning
Noun
●
A
projectile
consisting of
a
shaft
, a point and a
tail
with
stabilizing
fins
that is
shot
from a bow.
●
A
sign
or
symbol
used to
indicate
a
direction
(e.g. →).
●
In Graph theory:
A
directed
edge.
●
In Darts:
A dart.
●
In Computing:
The ->
symbol
, which has specific
meanings
in various
programming
languages.
●
In Botany:
The
inflorescence
or
tassel
of a
mature
sugar cane
plant.
Verb
●
To
move
swiftly
and
directly
(like an arrow).
●
To
let fly
swiftly
and directly.
●
In Botany:
To develop an inflorescence.
●
In Computing:
To
navigate
using the
arrow
keys.
Contraction
●
Contraction of ever a (sometimes used with a
redundant
a or an).
Name
●
A surname.
●
A
village
on the River Arrow in Arrow with Weethley
parish
, Stratford-on-Avon
district
, Warwickshire, England (OS
grid
ref
SP0856).
●
A
river
in Warwickshire and Worcestershire, England, which
flows
into the Warwickshire Avon.
●
A
river
in Powys, Wales and Herefordshire, England, which
flows
into the River Lugg.
●
A
river
in Central Otago, New Zealand, which
flows
through Arrowtown to the Kawarau River.
●
An
unincorporated
community
and
old
coal
town
in Pike County, Kentucky, United States.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
arrow
English
earh
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Dart
Projectile
Orb
Spear
Dot
Bullet
Icon
Beam
Bow
Lantern
Axe
Thumb
Pointer
Ball
Sword
Dagger
Circle
Finger
Red
Button
Cursor
Rod
Ax
Scythe
Blade
Triangle
Arm
Line
Curve
Object
Eye
Box
Sawblade
Direction
String
Chakram
Elbow
Shot
Icicle
Compass
Screen
Angel
Image
Rectangle
Owl
Path
Mouse
Scroll
Flag
Needle
Symbol
Hook
Laser
Edge
Analog Stick
Exclamation Mark
More
Rhymes
Arrow
Tarot
Narrow
Marrow
Barrow
Yarrow
Sparrow
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