ˈærəu n. 1 a
sharp pointed wooden or
metal stick shot
from a bow as a
weapon. 2 a
drawn or printed etc.
representation of an arrow indicating a
direction; a
pointer. øarrow-grass a
marsh plant of
the genus Triglochin. arrow
worm =
CHAETOGNATH.
broad arrow
Brit. a mark
formerly used on
British prison clothing and other Government stores. øøarrowy adj. [OE ar(e)we f. ON ær f. Gmc]