arrow — a thin, straight stick with a sharp point, shot from a bow
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin, straight stick with a sharp point, shot from a bow
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæroʊ/
Example Sentences
- My GPS arrow keeps spinning like it's having an identity crisis.
- Robin Hood could hit a target with his arrow from 100 meters away.
- The arrow on the sign pointed left, but my sense of direction pointed to confusion.
arrow
NOUN[/ˈæroʊ/]
a thin, straight stick with a sharp point, shot from a bow
The archer's arrow flew straight into the bullseye at the village contest.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'earh', tracing back to Proto-Germanic roots shared across the Germanic language family. This ancient term reflects humanity's millennia-long use of arrows as hunting and warfare instruments.
Breakdown
Old English 'earh' evolved into Middle English 'arwe' and eventually modern English 'arrow', with the extra 'r' appearing through phonetic shift and analogy with similar words during the Middle English period.
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📝Examples
“My GPS arrow keeps spinning like it's having an identity crisis.”
“Robin Hood could hit a target with his arrow from 100 meters away.”
“The arrow on the sign pointed left, but my sense of direction pointed to confusion.”
“She drew back the bowstring and released the arrow with perfect aim.”
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