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.

Ejemplos

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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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
arrow
Verb
arrow
Adjetivo
arrowy
Relacionado
arrowhead
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Truco para recordar

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: arrow

Ejemplos

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.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
arrow
Verb
arrow
Adjetivo
arrowy
Relacionado
arrowhead

Colocaciones comunes

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

Frases Comunes

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)

Se confunde a menudo con

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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Notas de uso

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.

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Errores comunes

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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Truco para recordar

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

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Origen de la palabra

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

Patrones gramaticales

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

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

Quiz rápido

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

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: arrow

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undertrudless

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To execute a series of tasks or navigate a complex system with a complete absence of resistance or friction. It implies bypassing the usual 'trudge' or difficulty associated with a process, often in a mechanical or systematic way.

prodentation

C1

Characterized by the forward projection or protrusion of teeth or tooth-like structures. It is a specialized term used primarily in anatomical, biological, or technical descriptions to indicate a feature that juts outward.

regratine

C1

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prehabment

C1

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anteregess

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inclarive

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