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AR-oh/ˈærəʊ/

An arrow is a pointed stick shot from a bow, or a sign that shows direction. A pointer on a screen is a close twin of the sign sense. Wayfinding: follow the arrows to the exam hall, not the PE block.

Meaning

A pointed stick shot from a bow; also a sign that shows direction.

Examples

• “Follow the arrows to the exam hall, not the PE block.”
• “An archery arrow is the weapon sense, not a corridor sign.”

Good to know

an arrow; follow the arrows. Verb: arrow (rare in B1 news). Signs / sport. Countable marks or missiles. Mix-up: an aero is not a word here.

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