arrow
/ˈæ.ɹoʊ/ noun B1- 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 morphism.
- A dart.
- The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.
- The inflorescence or tassel of a mature sugar cane plant.
Plural arrows
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“Surely,” answered Danglars, “one cannot be held responsible for every chance arrow shot into the air.”
“You can, indeed, when the arrow lights point downward on somebody’s head.”
## The Eagle and the Arrow
The Eagle gave one look at the arrow that had entered his heart and saw in that single glance that its feathers had been furnished by himself.
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