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ar·row A0438500 (ăr′ō)n.1. A missile having a straight thin shaft with a pointed head at one end and often flight-stabilizing vanes at the other, meant to be shot from a bow.2. Something, such as a directional symbol, that is similar to an arrow in form or function.v. arrowed, arrow·ing, arrows v.intr. To move like an arrow.v.tr. To shoot with an arrow: arrowed a deer.
[Middle English arwe, from Old English.]arrow (ˈærəʊ) n1. (Archery) a long slender pointed weapon, usually having feathers fastened at the end as a balance, that is shot from a bow. 2. any of various things that resemble an arrow in shape, function, or speed, such as a sign indicating direction or position[Old English arwe; related to Old Norse ör, Gothic arhvazna, Latin arcus bow, arch1]ar•row (ˈær oʊ)
n. 1. a slender feathered and pointed shaft shot from a bow as a weapon or for sport. 2. anything resembling an arrow in form, function, or character. 3. a linear figure having a wedge-shaped end, as one used on maps or drawings to indicate direction or placement. v.t. 4. to indicate the proper position of (an insertion) by means of an arrow (often fol. by in). [before 900; Middle English arewe, arwe, Old English earh, c. Old Norse ǫr, Gothic arhwazna; akin to Latin arcus bow, arc] ar′row•less, adj. ar′row•like`, adj. Ar•row (ˈær oʊ)
n. Kenneth Joseph, born 1921, U.S. economist: Nobel prize 1972. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  arrow - a mark to indicate a direction or relationpointermark - a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation); "his answer was just a punctuation mark"shaft - a line that forms the length of an arrow pointerpoint, head - a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer; "the point of the arrow was due north" | | 2. |  arrow - a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bowarrowhead - the pointed head or striking tip of an arrowbow and arrow - a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot thembroad arrow - an arrow with a wide barbed headbutt shaft - a blunt arrow without a barb; an arrow used for target practiceprojectile, missile - a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelledquarrel - an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edgesvane - a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it |
arrownoun1. dart, flight, reed (archaic), bolt, shaft (archaic), quarrel warriors armed with bows and arrows2. pointer, indicator, marker A series of arrows point the way to his grave.Related words
adjective sagittalTranslationsarrow (ˈӕrəu) noun1. a thin, straight stick with a point, which is fired from a bow. 箭 箭2. a sign shaped like an arrow eg to show which way to go. You can't get lost – just follow the arrows. 箭號 箭号arrowhead noun1. a water plant with leaves shaped like an arrowhead. 慈菇 慈菇2. the tip of an arrow, shaped to a point. 箭頭 箭头arrow
straight arrowAn honest, ethical person who makes good decisions. Kristen was often mocked by her peers for being a straight arrow who always followed the rules and stayed out of trouble.See also: arrow, straightslings and arrows1. Harsh criticisms, judgments, or personal attacks. Her unpopular opinions have brought slings and arrows on her from people all over the country. Now that you're the boss, get ready to face the slings and arrows of unhappy customers and employees alike.2. Unpleasant or difficult hardships. We've had our share of slings and arrows, but we've managed to build ourselves up into a stable business.See also: and, arrow, slingarrow of timeA phrase used to describe the one-way direction of time as it moves from past to future. It is typically associated with scientific study. The arrow of time may seem like an obvious concept, but it has no real analogue in the physical world.See also: arrow, of, timearrow in the quiverOne of several options or alternatives available. With all this varied job experience under my belt, I have more than one arrow in the quiver if this particular career path isn't to my liking. I've got a job interview next week, but I'm still handing out my résumé so that I'll have another arrow in the quiver.See also: arrow, quiver(as) straight as an arrow1. Literally, totally straight. Primarily heard in UK, Australia. Don't worry, the road is straight as an arrow for the rest of the journey, so I don't think you'll get carsick anymore. We need to make sure this beam is as straight as an arrow before we put it into place.2. Very truthful, reliable, and morally upright. Kate would never cheat on an exam—she's as straight as an arrow. I know Bob's story sounds ridiculous, but I believe him because he's straight as an arrow.See also: arrow, straight(as) swift as an arrowIncredibly swiftly or speedily. The karate expert had the would-be mugger unconscious on the ground as swift as an arrow. Swift as an arrow, Mary finished her exam and raced out of the classroom. The shopped ran through mall swift as arrows in search of great deals.See also: arrow, swift*straight as an arrow 1. Cliché [of something] very straight. (*Also: as ~.) The road to my house is as straight as an arrow, so it should be very easy to follow. 2. . Cliché [of someone] honest or forthright. (Straight here means honest. *Also: as ~.) Tom is straight as an arrow. I'd trust him with anything.See also: arrow, straight*swift as an arrow and *swift as the wind; *swift as thoughtvery fast. (*Also: as ~.) The new intercity train is swift as an arrow. You won't have to wait for me long; I'll be there, swift as thought.See also: arrow, swiftstraight as an arrowHonest, genuine, as in You can trust Pat with the money; he's straight as an arrow. This simile alludes to the arrow's undeviating flight through the air. [Second half of 1900s] See also: arrow, straighta straight arrow mainly AMERICANIf you describe someone as a straight arrow, you mean that they are very conventional, honest, and moral. I was very much a product of my environment. I was very traditional, a real straight arrow in lots of ways. Several friends describe Mr. Menendez as `a straight arrow' who rarely drank and was close to his family. Note: You can use straight-arrow before a noun. It was impossible to imagine such a well-scrubbed, straight-arrow group of young people rioting over anything.See also: arrow, straightslings and arrows mainly BRITISH, LITERARYSlings and arrows are bad things that happen to you and that are not your fault. She seemed generally unable to cope with the slings and arrows of life. He endured the usual slings and arrows of a life lived in the media spotlight. Note: This expression comes from the line the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, in Shakespeare's play `Hamlet'. People sometimes use this line in full. Ah well, we all have to bear the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. Note: This is a quotation from a speech in Shakespeare's play `Hamlet', where Hamlet is considering whether or not to kill himself: `To be, or not to be - that is the question; Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them?' (Act 3, Scene 1) See also: and, arrow, slingstraight as an arrow 1. If someone is as straight as an arrow, they are completely honest. Hardworking, straight as an arrow, he had been proud of never taking a bribe.2. If something is as straight as an arrow, it is completely straight. We drove up a mile-long avenue, straight as an arrow and lined with beech trees.See also: arrow, straightan arrow in the quiver one of a number of resources or strategies that can be drawn on or followed.See also: arrow, quiverarrow of time (or time's arrow) the direction of travel from past to future in time considered as a physical dimension.See also: arrow, of, timea straight arrow an honest or genuine person. North AmericanSee also: arrow, straightslings and arrows adverse factors or circumstances. This expression is taken from the ‘to be or not to be’ speech in Hamlet: ‘Whether tis nobler in the mind to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them’. 2001 Ian J. Deary Intelligence The genetic lottery and the environmental slings and arrows influence the level of some of our mental capabilities. See also: and, arrow, slingthe ˌslings and ˈarrows (of something) the problems and difficulties (of something): As a politician you have to deal with the slings and arrows of criticism from the newspapers.This comes from Shakespeare’s play Hamlet: ‘the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune’.See also: and, arrow, sling(as) straight as an ˈarrow in a straight line or direction: You can’t get lost if you follow this track. It runs as straight as an arrow through the middle of the forest.See also: arrow, straightstraight arrow n. an honest person; a law-abiding citizen. (see also straight shooter.) Willy is really a straight arrow at heart—as long as he’s not around Max. Max is not a straight arrow. Slime is more like it. See also: arrow, straight slings and arrows Difficulties or hardships.See also: and, arrow, slingstraight as an arrowWithout twists, bends, or turns; upright; direct. This simile, which likens the arrow’s path to a straight line, dates from medieval times and appears in English sources from then on. Chaucer (The Miller’s Tale) had another version: “Long as a mast, and upright as a bolt,” a bolt being the short, heavy arrow used with a crossbow. George Eliot, commenting on a person’s youthful appearance, wrote (Felix Holt, 1868), “You are as straight as an arrow still.”See also: arrow, straightstraight arrowA conventional and ethical person. As morally straight as an arrow, that person is likely to be dull. As used in colleges during the mid- 20th century, a straight arrow wasn't the type who'd get drunk or use drugs. If female, her necking, petting, or going further was out of the question.See also: arrow, straightarrow
arrow a long slender pointed weapon, usually having feathers fastened at the end as a balance, that is shot from a bow Arrow a projectile fired from a bow, crossbow, or blowgun. The most common arrows used with a bow consist of the tip (head), shaft, and fletching. Shafts are made from different varieties of straight-grained wood and from reeds. In the Stone Age (Mesolithic and Neolithic) and Bronze Age, arrowheads were  Figure 1. Arrowheads: (1) and (2) Neolithic stone arrowheads, (3) Scythian bronze arrowhead, (4) Sarmatian iron arrowhead, (5) Kirghiz iron arrowhead, (6) through (11) Russian iron arrowheads
made of hard stone—primarily flint—or, less often, of bone. Bronze arrowheads became widespread only in the early Iron Age; at the end of the first millennium B.C. they were supplanted by iron arrowheads. Arrowheads differed greatly in shape depending on when they were fashioned and on their purpose (see Figure 1). What does it mean when you dream about an arrow?Arrows have a rich and complex set of meanings. A person can be described as “straight as an arrow.” Cupid is known for using his bow and arrow to shoot love into a lover’s heart. Arrows can represent conflict, war, and aggression. More positively, they are used symbolically in business to point in the direction of company goals. An arrow also has masculine, phallic connotations, so that shooting someone with an arrow in a dream can have sexual overtones. Less obviously, arrows have been associated with inspiration, truth, sudden illumination, and poetry. Arrow[′ar·ō] (astronomy) Sagitta Arrow (dreams)The interpretation of this dream symbol may vary depending on whether the arrow was a tool or a weapon, or a signpointing direction. Dreaming about an actual arrow may have a range of meaning that includes swiftness, powerful and speedy intuition, mental alertness, precession, illuminating thoughts, and, last but not least, it could be a phallic symbol. To interpret the dream, consider its setting, context and emotional tone. Then, attempt to connect, and apply the suggested symbolism to your current situation or state of mind.ARROW
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Synonyms for arrownoun dartSynonyms- dart
- flight
- reed
- bolt
- shaft
- quarrel
noun pointerSynonymsSynonyms for arrownoun a mark to indicate a direction or relationSynonymsRelated Wordsnoun a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the otherRelated Words- arrowhead
- bow and arrow
- broad arrow
- butt shaft
- projectile
- missile
- quarrel
- vane
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