The arrow
Example: The arrow flew fast and hit the target clearly.
Definition
"The arrow" is a pointed missile shot from a bow, typically made of a slender shaft with a sharp tip and feathers at the end to stabilize its flight. It was historically used in hunting and warfare to hit distant targets accurately.
Etymology
The word "arrow" originates from the Old English 'earh' or 'earrow,' related to similar words in other Germanic languages. It originally referred to the projectile used with a bow. Did you know? The design of arrows has remained relatively consistent for thousands of years, showing the enduring effectiveness of the original concept.
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"The arrow" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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