C1 noun Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
arrow
Verb
arrow
Adjectif
arrowy
Apparenté
arrowhead
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : arrow

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
arrow
Verb
arrow
Adjectif
arrowy
Apparenté
arrowhead

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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)

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

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

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 rapide

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

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : arrow

Mots lis

trivacation

C1

Relating to or characterized by a holiday structure divided into three distinct segments or taken three times within a single year. It is frequently used in travel planning to describe a multi-destination trip or in corporate settings regarding staggered leave policies.

angeoion

C1

Pertaining to or functioning as a vessel or receptacle, particularly within botanical or biological systems to describe structures that enclose seeds, spores, or fluids. It denotes a protective or containing quality within the organism's morphology.

comforthood

C1

To actively cultivate or provide a state of deep emotional security and familiar ease for oneself or others. It describes the intentional process of shielding an environment or a person from external stressors to ensure a lasting sense of peace.

exphobant

C1

Describing something that tends to expel, drive away, or counteract fear and phobias. It is typically used in clinical, psychological, or specialized contexts to refer to agents or environments that alleviate anxiety.

syngraphious

C1

Describing a legal document or contract that is signed by all parties involved, rather than just one. It implies a mutual obligation where multiple copies are often produced and distributed to each signatory.

antecivence

C1

The state or quality of preceding in time, rank, or logical order. It refers to the condition of being prior to something else, often implying a sense of priority or historical precedence.

biscicy

C1

To divide a concept, object, or group into two distinct and often opposing branches to facilitate precise analysis or categorization. It is primarily used in technical or academic contexts to describe the act of bifurcating a process for efficiency or clarity.

malmanency

C1

The state of being poorly or improperly maintained, or a condition of persistent mismanagement that leads to deterioration. It typically refers to systems, structures, or administrative processes that suffer from long-term neglect or faulty upkeep.

misalicide

C1

To intentionally suppress, destroy, or 'kill' a message or written communication before it reaches its intended recipient. This term is often used in specialized vocabulary contexts to describe the interception and termination of correspondence.

ultracedment

C1

Ultracedment refers to the extreme or excessive act of yielding, conceding, or surrendering one's position or rights, typically far beyond what is considered reasonable in a negotiation. It describes a state of absolute capitulation where one party abandons almost all demands to satisfy another.

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