arrow
Meaning
An arrow is a pointed projectile that is shot from a bow, often used in archery, or a symbol indicating direction or movement.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "arrow" with "dart," which refers to a different type of projectile.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
Saturday
morning
,
Mehmet
walked
along
a
forest
trail
and
noticed
a
small
wooden
arrow
nailed
to
a
tree
.
The
arrow
pointed
toward
the
river
,
so
he
decided
to
follow
the
narrow
path
instead
of
the
main
track
.
After
ten
minutes
he
reached
a
quiet
clearing
where
a
bench
had
been
placed
near
the
water
,
and
he
sat
down
to
read
his
book
.
Although
he
usually
prefers
busy
cafes
,
this
simple
sign
led
him
to
a
peaceful
spot
he
had
not
expected
to
find
.
Common Phrases
directional arrow
arrow keys
arrow diagram
Synonyms
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