Arrows Meaning in English

word · lemma: arrow

US

/ˈæɹoʊz/

A-rohz

UK

/ˈæɹəʊz/

A-rohz

Definition

'Arrows' are long, thin objects shot from a bow as weapons or for sport. The word can also mean symbols (→) showing direction.

Usage & Nuances

'Arrows' can mean both the physical weapon (as used in archery) and graphic symbols showing direction (as on signs or keyboards). In computing, 'arrow keys' are the directional keys on a keyboard. Context usually makes the meaning clear.

• Spanish: flechas - flechas (de dirección)
• Portuguese (BR): flechas - setas (direção)
• Portuguese (PT): setas - flechas (armas)
• Chinese (Simplified): 箭头 - 箭
• Chinese (Traditional): 箭頭 - 箭
• Hindi: तीरें
• Arabic: سهام - أسهم (إشارة)
• Bengali: তীর - তীরচিহ্ন
• Russian: стрелы - стрелки (на знаках, клавиатуре)
• Japanese: 矢 - 矢印
• Vietnamese: mũi tên - dấu mũi tên
• Korean: 화살 - 화살표
• Turkish: oklar - ok işaretleri
• Urdu: تیر - تیر کا نشان
• Indonesian: anak panah - tanda panah

Example Sentences

The hunter used arrows to catch his food.

basic

There are two arrows on the road sign.

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We learned how to make arrows in art class.

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Follow the arrows painted on the floor to find the exit.

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She collected old arrows from the battlefield as souvenirs.

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Use the arrows on your keyboard to move the cursor.

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