arrows
Pronunciation: [ˈɛroʊz]
Word
Context: “weapons”
(noun) a long, thin object that you shoot from a bow. It is pointed at one end and is used for hunting or sport. When you pull back the string on a bow and let it go, the arrow flies through the air.
Example
The archer hit the target perfectly with his arrow.
Example
The arrow missed the target completely and landed far away.
Example
How many arrows do you think we need for the next competition?
Context: “symbols”
(noun) a symbol or drawing that looks like a pointed line with a tail. Arrows are often used in writing or graphics to show direction or movement. They help people understand where to go or what to follow.
Example
The map had arrows showing the correct path to follow.
Example
There were no arrows to guide us, so we got lost in the park.
Example
Can you see the arrows that point to the different attractions?
Context: “movement”
(verb) to move or point something in the direction of an arrow. Sometimes, we say 'to arrow' when something is directed sharply towards a goal.
Example
The bird arrowed toward the open sky with great speed.
Example
The car didn’t arrow in the right direction; it turned the wrong way instead.
Example
Did the plane arrow toward the runway during landing?
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