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ARROW: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ARROW?

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Need another word that means the same as “arrow”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “arrow” in this overview.

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Arrow as a Noun
Definitions of "Arrow" as a noun
Synonyms of "Arrow" as a noun (9 Words)
Usage Examples of "Arrow" as a noun
Associations of "Arrow" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Arrow” are: pointer, shaft, bolt, dart, indicator, marker, needle, hand, index

Arrow as a Noun

Definitions of "Arrow" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “arrow” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow.
A mark or sign resembling an arrow, used to show direction or position.
A weapon consisting of a thin, straight stick with a sharp point, designed to be shot from a bow.
A mark to indicate a direction or relation.

Synonyms of "Arrow" as a noun (9 Words)

bolt	A bar that slides into a socket to fasten a door or window.
dart	A small pointed missile with a feather or plastic flight used in the game of darts. The cat made a dart* for the door.*
hand	A prehensile organ resembling the hand and forming the end part of a limb of various mammals such as that on all four limbs of a monkey. A ranch hand.
index	An alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed. The hundred shares index* closed down 9 3.*
indicator	A flashing light or (formerly) other device on a vehicle to show that it is about to change lanes or turn. Car ownership is frequently used as an indicator* of affluence.*
marker	An allele used to identify a chromosome or to locate other genes on a genetic map. The aim of the marker* is to help the student do better next time.*
needle	A group of rocks in the sea off the western tip of the Isle of Wight in southern England. A darning needle.
pointer	A mark to indicate a direction or relation. Another computer word holds a descriptor or pointer* to an individual character.*
shaft	Each of the pair of poles between which a horse is harnessed to a vehicle. A shaft* of inspiration.*

Usage Examples of "Arrow" as a noun

His ability to launch an arrow accurately.
I've never used a bow and arrow.
We followed a series of arrows.

Associations of "Arrow" (30 Words)

arch	Form an arch or curve. Her back arches.
archer	The ninth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about November 22 to December 21.
archery	The sport of shooting arrows with a bow.
badminton	A game with rackets in which a shuttlecock is hit back and forth across a net.
ballistic	Relating to or characteristic of the motion of objects moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity.
bow	A single passage of a bow over the strings of an instrument. He pointed the bow* of the boat toward the finish line.*
bowstring	Strangle with a bowstring a former Turkish method of execution.
bullet	A metal projectile for firing from a rifle, revolver, or other small firearm, typically cylindrical and pointed, and sometimes containing an explosive. All afternoon he threw bullets at the other team s batters.
cartridge	A light-tight supply chamber holding the film and supplying it for exposure as required. He loaded a cartridge* of fresh tape into the tape deck.*
fencing	A series of fences. Security fencing.
firing	The act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy. The deliberate firing* of 600 oil wells.*
foam	A lightweight form of rubber or plastic made by solidifying liquid foam. Shaving foam.
gun	A person who shoots a gun as regards their ability. He gunned the car away from the kerb.
gunshot	The act of shooting a gun. We bore down and came nearly within gunshot.
indicator	A gauge or meter of a specified kind. An indicator* light.*
launch	Launch for the first time launch on a maiden voyage. Launch plaster.
logo	A symbol or other small design adopted by an organization to identify its products, uniform, vehicles, etc. The Olympic logo* was emblazoned across the tracksuits.*
missile	A weapon that is self-propelled or directed by remote control, carrying conventional or nuclear explosive. The USAF approach uses small missiles fired from conventional fighter aircraft.
pistol	Shoot someone with a pistol. When we first met he was a pistol* full of ideals and a natural leader.*
projectile	Denoting or relating to a projectile. A projectile* missile.*
rifle	Troops armed with rifles. There are four basic ways to rifle* a gun barrel.*
rocket	Propel with a rocket. Sales of milk in supermarkets are rocketing.
shoot	Shoot game over an estate or other area of countryside. I learned to shoot* a 9 mm pistol.*
shotgun	Shoot at or kill with a shotgun. He had been shotgunned by drug dealers.
tank	Fill the tank of a vehicle with fuel. The trucks all had a full tank* of gasoline.*
telltale	A person, especially a child, who reports others’ wrongdoings or reveals their secrets. A telltale* patch of oil on the water marked where the boat went down.*
trajectory	The path followed by a projectile flying or an object moving under the action of given forces. The rapid upward trajectory* of Rich s career.*
weapon	Any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting. Nuclear weapons.
whizz	A whistling or buzzing sound made by something moving fast through the air. Cobbled streets where people whizzed back and forth on bicycles.