arrowhead

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ar·row·head | \ ˈer-ō-ˌhed

, ˈer-ə-, ˈa-rō-, ˈa-rə- \

Definition of arrowhead

1 : a wedge-shaped piercing tip usually fixed to an arrow

2 : something resembling an arrowhead

3 : any of a genus (Sagittaria) of marsh or aquatic plants of the water-plantain family with leaves shaped like arrowheads

Examples of arrowhead in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rowton, who goes to games wearing an arrowhead on his head and a cape signed by players, won’t be hugging strangers this year. — Author: Heather Hollingsworth And Cut Anderson, Anchorage Daily News, "Officials plead: Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader," 6 Feb. 2021 Excavations have already yielded several new artifacts, including unidentified bones and an iron arrowhead. — Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, "Home Renovations in Norway Unearth Viking Burial," 1 June 2020 According to the Sun, an individual in Chithurst, West Sussex, found a Neolithic arrowhead in their garden. — Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, "See Archaeological Treasures Unearthed by U.K. Residents During Lockdown," 22 July 2020 For example, heat up the pitch, the arrowhead, and the arrow shaft. — Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, "9 Tips For Building a Bow (and Arrows) in a Survival Situation," 25 June 2020 Now, the science fiction franchise appears to have influenced Space Force, the US military's newest branch, in its choice of logo: a symbol resembling an arrowhead ringed by an orbiting object and set against a starry backdrop. — Sig Christenson, ExpressNews.com, "San Antonio in hunt to land U.S. Space Command," 5 Aug. 2020 Add glue to the notch and then insert the arrowhead. — Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, "9 Tips For Building a Bow (and Arrows) in a Survival Situation," 25 June 2020 Still, the team opens each game with a cheerleader riding a horse named Warpaint, while hitting a giant, native-style drum embellished with the team's logo, an arrowhead. — Eric Levenson, CNN, "The Washington Redskins are reviewing their name. These other teams could be next," 6 July 2020 Smear the pitch on the hot arrowhead and insert it into the notch on the arrow shaft. — Tim Macwelch, Outdoor Life, "9 Tips For Building a Bow (and Arrows) in a Survival Situation," 25 June 2020

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