arrow

Noun
  1. A mark to indicate a direction or relation (synset 106830979)
    hypernym: mark - a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation)
    part holonym:
    • shaft - a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
    • head, point - a V-shaped mark at one end of an arrow pointer
    synonym: pointer
  2. 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 (synset 102745758)
    hypernym: missile, projectile - a weapon that is forcibly thrown or projected at a targets but is not self-propelled
    hyponym:
    • broad arrow - an arrow with a wide barbed head
    • butt shaft - a blunt arrow without a barb; an arrow used for target practice
    • quarrel - an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges
    part holonym:
    • arrowhead - the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow
    • vane - a fin attached to the tail of an arrow, bomb or missile in order to stabilize or guide it
    part meronym: bow and arrow - a weapon consisting of arrows and the bow to shoot them

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