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noun \ˈer-(ˌ)ō, ˈa-(ˌ)rō\

Definition of ARROW

1
: a missile shot from a bow and usually having a slender shaft, a pointed head, and feathers at the butt
2
: something shaped like an arrow; especially : a mark (as on a map or signboard) to indicate direction

Examples of ARROW

  1. The arrow on the map points north.

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Origin of ARROW

Middle English arwe, from Old English; akin to Gothic arhwazna arrow, Latin arcus bow, arch, arc
First Known Use: before 12th century

2arrow

intransitive verb

Definition of ARROW

: to move fast and straight like an arrow in flight : dart

First Known Use of ARROW

1827

Rhymes with ARROW

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