/ ˈærəʊ; NAmE ˈæroʊ/ noun
1.
a thin stick with a sharp point at one end, which is shot from a bow :
a bow and arrow
to fire / shoot an arrow
The road continues as straight as an arrow.
2.
a mark or sign like an arrow (➔), used to show direction or position :
Follow the arrows.
Use the arrow keys to move the cursor.
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English arewe , arwe , from Old Norse .