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46 1.4
A mark like a straight line with a point that shows direction
  • noun
  • /ˈɛroʊ/
: flecha
  • Follow the arrows and you'll find the roots.
  • arrows indicate direction
  • arrows indicate
  • arrows show

Which way do you think that arrow of causality runs?

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Examples

  • The arrows on the map indicate the direction to the nearest gas station.

  • In the diagram, the arrows show how the different elements are related to one another.

  • Volume down can be left arrow, which is here.

  • You then press the little arrows that come up and watch this.

  • OK, so you have all the arrows going from X to the right.

  • Show the direction of a relationship by an arrow and its nature by a verbal label.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The boxes and arrows on the right side of the figure illustrate these influences.

    Academic text (2011)
  • Clicking the down arrow reveals a menu; a mouse right-click will result in the same menu options.

    Academic text (2015)
  • You can mark up screenshots with text boxes, arrows, highlighting, or captions.

    Academic text (2012)
  • When using a computer, click the up arrow to increase the volume of the sound.

Synonyms

symbol
vsarrow
586 3.5

An object that stands for an idea or feeling

is a concrete directional mark with a pointed end rather than a broad representation
pointer
vsarrow
12 3.7

A thin needle that shows position or direction on a dial

is a specific pointed graphic used mainly to show direction and relationships

Idioms

2 7.2

An extra skill or resource you can use when needed

To do one thing that solves two problems

Compounds

32 3.3

A weapon using a curved bow to shoot arrows for hunting or fighting

straight arrow
  • Informal
13 5.9

A person who always tells the truth and follows moral rules

broad arrow
  • Archaic
1 8.9

A wide arrowhead used on weapons in past battles

arrow grass
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A plant that grows in shallow water or marshes and can poison farm animals

arrow arum
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A North American water plant with arrow-shaped leaves and greenish flower spikes

1 8.9

A bush with tough, flexible wood that people use to make arrows

broad arrow
  • Archaic
9.9

A mark like an arrowhead that shows something belongs to the British government

arrow-grass family
  • Specialized
8.6

A group of small grass-like plants that grow in wet places such as marshes

arrow-leaved aster
  • Specialized
9.9

A North American wildflower with arrow-shaped leaves and purple flowers

A plant that lives for many years with arrowhead leaves, a long pointed flower cover, and green berries

poison arrow plant
  • South African
9.9

A medium-sized evergreen shrub or tree from South Africa with thick leaves and purplish black berries

A shrub with flexible wood used to make arrows and blue-black berries that birds eat

Surface Forms

arrow singular
arrows plural

Etymology

Arrow is used for the sign because a straight line with a point looks like a flying arrow, so people use that shape to show direction or a link. That's why an arrow on a map or sign points you where to go.