C1 noun Neutral

arrow

/ˈær.oʊ/

A slender, pointed projectile shot from a bow, typically consisting of a straight shaft with a sharp head and stabilizing feathers. It is also widely used as a graphic symbol or indicator to denote direction, movement, or a specific point of focus.

Beispiele

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1

Follow the painted arrow on the pavement to locate the designated parking area.

Follow the painted arrow on the pavement to locate the designated parking area.

2

The archaeological site yielded several flint arrowheads, suggesting the inhabitants were skilled hunters.

The archaeological site yielded several flint arrowheads, suggesting the inhabitants were skilled hunters.

3

Just click the little arrow in the corner to expand the menu.

Just click the little arrow in the corner to expand the menu.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
arrow
Verb
arrow
Adjektiv
arrowy
Verwandt
arrowhead
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Merkhilfe

Visualize the letter 'A' as the sharp tip of an Arrow pointing toward the sky.

Schnelles Quiz

The detective noticed a small ____ drawn in chalk on the wall, pointing toward the secret passage.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: arrow

Beispiele

1

Follow the painted arrow on the pavement to locate the designated parking area.

everyday

Follow the painted arrow on the pavement to locate the designated parking area.

2

The archaeological site yielded several flint arrowheads, suggesting the inhabitants were skilled hunters.

formal

The archaeological site yielded several flint arrowheads, suggesting the inhabitants were skilled hunters.

3

Just click the little arrow in the corner to expand the menu.

informal

Just click the little arrow in the corner to expand the menu.

4

In Euclidean geometry, a vector is often represented geometrically as a directed arrow whose length corresponds to the magnitude.

academic

In Euclidean geometry, a vector is often represented geometrically as a directed arrow whose length corresponds to the magnitude.

5

The green upward arrow on the dashboard indicates that our stock prices have stabilized after the merger.

business

The green upward arrow on the dashboard indicates that our stock prices have stabilized after the merger.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
arrow
Verb
arrow
Adjektiv
arrowy
Verwandt
arrowhead

Häufige Kollokationen

poisoned arrow poisoned arrow
directional arrow directional arrow
arrow keys arrow keys
flaming arrow flaming arrow
upward arrow upward arrow

Häufige Phrasen

straight as an arrow

straight as an arrow (perfectly straight or very honest)

another arrow in one's quiver

another arrow in one's quiver (an additional resource or strategy)

Cupid's arrow

Cupid's arrow (the metaphorical cause of falling in love)

Wird oft verwechselt mit

arrow vs narrow

Narrow is an adjective meaning limited in width, whereas arrow is a noun referring to a projectile or symbol.

arrow vs harrow

Harrow is a farming tool used to break up soil, which sounds similar but has a completely different meaning.

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Nutzungshinweise

While 'arrow' primarily refers to the weapon, in digital and technical contexts, it almost exclusively refers to the cursor or navigation icons. The verb form 'to arrow' is rare but means to move swiftly and directly like an arrow.

⚠️

Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes confuse 'arrow' with 'pointer'. While an arrow is a type of pointer, a mouse cursor is specifically a pointer, though it may be shaped like an arrow.

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Merkhilfe

Visualize the letter 'A' as the sharp tip of an Arrow pointing toward the sky.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Old English 'arwe', which has Germanic roots shared with the Old Norse 'ör'.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Plural form: arrows Often used as a noun adjunct (e.g., arrow slit, arrow flight)
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Kultureller Kontext

The arrow is a powerful cultural symbol across many civilizations, representing the hunt, war (specifically the English Longbowmen), and the Greek god Eros (Cupid).

Schnelles Quiz

The detective noticed a small ____ drawn in chalk on the wall, pointing toward the secret passage.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: arrow

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