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/ˈæɹ.əʊ/

noun

Meaning

  • A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.

  • A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →).

  • A directed edge.

  • A dart.

  • The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.

  • The inflorescence or tassel of a mature sugar cane plant.

Synonyms

arc,
directed edge,
streal

verb

Meaning

  • To move swiftly and directly (like an arrow)

  • To let fly swiftly and directly

  • (of a sugar cane plant) To develop an inflorescence.

  • To navigate using the arrow keys.

    "Arrow left until you reach the start of the text you want to delete."