a slender, straight, generally pointed missile or weapon made to be shot from a bow and equipped with feathers at the end of the shaft near the nock, for controlling flight.

anything resembling an arrow in form, function, or character.

a linear figure having a wedge-shaped end, as one used on a map or architectural drawing, to indicate direction or placement.

( initial capital letter ) Astronomy . the constellation Sagitta.

broad arrow.

to indicate the proper position of (an insertion) by means of an arrow (often fol. by in )

to arrow in a comment between the paragraphs.

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bolt , cursor , dart , indicator , missile , pointer , projectile , shaft , arrowhead , butt shaft , direction , fletcher , flight , fluke , mark , marker , matras , nock , pin , quarrel , quiver , reed , rod , sprite , vane , weapon