The arrow
Example: The arrow flew quickly towards the target in the archery contest.
Definition
"The arrow" is a slender, pointed projectile that is shot from a bow, historically used in hunting and warfare. It consists of a shaft with a sharp tip and stabilizing feathers or fletchings, designed to fly swiftly and accurately towards a target.
Etymology
The word "the arrow" comes from the Old English 'earh,' which originally referred to a projectile shot from a bow. Over time, it evolved into the modern term 'arrow.' Did you know that arrows have been used by humans for thousands of years, making them one of the oldest weapons known to history?
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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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