1 a sharp pointed wooden or metal stick shot from a bow as a weapon.
2 a drawn or printed etc. representation of an arrow indicating a direction; a pointer.
Phrases and idioms:
arrow-grass a marsh plant of the genus Triglochin. arrow worm = CHAETOGNATH. broad arrow Brit. a mark formerly used on British prison clothing and other Government stores.
Derivatives:
arrowy adj.
Etymology: OE ar(e)we f. ON oumlr f. Gmc
Useful english dictionary. 2012.