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arrow

/ˈæɹ.əʊ/
noun

  1. A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.

  2. A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →).

  3. A directed edge.

Synonymsarc, directed edge, streal
verb

  1. To move swiftly and directly (like an arrow)

  2. To let fly swiftly and directly

  3. (of a sugar cane plant) To develop an inflorescence.

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