arrow
word
/ˈæɹoʊ/
A-roh
/ˈæɹəʊ/
A-roh
Definition
A thin pointed weapon shot from a bow. It can also mean a symbol with a line and a pointed end that shows direction.
Usage & Nuances
For the weapon, common collocations are 'shoot an arrow' and 'a bow and arrow'. For the symbol, we often say 'click the arrow', 'follow the arrow', or 'the arrow points left'. 'Arrow' is less common than 'pointer' for a mouse cursor unless the shape matters.
Spanish: flechaPortuguese (BR): flecha - setaPortuguese (PT): seta - flechaChinese (Simplified): 箭 - 箭头Chinese (Traditional): 箭 - 箭頭Hindi: तीर - तीर का निशानArabic: سهم - إشارة سهميةBengali: তীর - তীরচিহ্ন (চিহ্নিত করার জন্য)Russian: стрела - стрелка (символ)Japanese: 矢（や） - 矢印（やじるし）Vietnamese: mũi tênKorean: 화살 - 화살표 (표시)Turkish: ok - ok işareti (sembol)Urdu: تیرIndonesian: panah - panah (simbol)
Example Sentences
The arrow is pointing to the door.
basic
He shot an arrow from the bow.
basic
Draw a red arrow on the map.
basic
Just follow the arrows and you'll find the exit.
natural
Click the little arrow next to the file name.
natural
The sign had a bright yellow arrow pointing left.
natural