[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/arrow/) [dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [A](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/a/) / arrow # arrow noun (an arrow, arrows) «arrow» in the English dictionary: everyday and in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova. ## Everyday 1. A thin straight stick with a sharp point at the front and feathers at the back, shot from a bow. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#m1) 2. A sign shaped like this (→) that points to show a direction or where to look. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#m2) 3. A key or button on a keyboard or screen with this shape, used to move something. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#m3) ### In the lessons In maths an arrow shows direction on a number line or in a diagram, and in graphs it shows that a line goes on and on; in science diagrams arrows show which way a force pushes or how energy or food passes in a food chain. In everyday life and safety, arrows on signs show the way out, one-way streets and fire exits. In stories, bows and arrows belong to hunters, archers and Robin Hood. Phrases: «follow the arrows», «arrow key», «bow and arrow», «straight as an arrow». ### Examples - Robin Hood shot the arrow right into the middle of the target. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#x1) - Follow the green arrows to the fire exit. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#x2) - In a food chain, the arrow points from the grass to the rabbit that eats it. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#x3) - Press the arrow keys to move your character. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#x4) - Draw an arrow to show which way the force pushes the box. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#x5) - The arrow on the sign said the zoo was to the left. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#x6) - The road went on, straight as an arrow. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#x7) - On a number line, the arrow shows that the numbers keep going. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#x8) - The arrow whistled through the air. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/#x9) ### Note Countable: an arrow, two arrows. In a food chain the arrow means «is eaten by» / «gives energy to» — it points to the eater, not to the food; pupils often draw it the wrong way. Real arrows are dangerous: never aim a bow at a person. ## In Jewish tradition In the Torah arrows are a picture of God's punishments, shot at those who turn away from Him. In the Writings they are also a picture of sharp, hurtful words, and in Kings an arrow is used by the prophet Elisha as a sign of victory. **Interpretation.** In Moses' last song, God's arrows are read as the troubles that follow when Israel is unfaithful. Elisha's arrows are read as a sign from God that the king would defeat Aram. ### Examples - I will heap evils upon them; I will spend Mine arrows upon them; (Torah DEU.32.23, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/arrow/#x1) - I will make Mine arrows drunk with blood, and My sword shall devour flesh; with the blood of the slain and the captives, from the long-haired heads of the enemy.' (Torah DEU.32.42, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/arrow/#x2) - Sharp arrows of the mighty, with coals of broom. (Writings PSA.120.4, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/arrow/#x3) - As a madman who casteth firebrands, arrows, and death; (Writings PRO.26.18, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/arrow/#x4) - And he said: 'Take the arrows'; and he took them. (Prophets 2KI.13.18, JPS 1917) [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/arrow/#x5) ### Note Countable: an arrow, two arrows. In a food chain the arrow means «is eaten by» / «gives energy to» — it points to the eater, not to the food; pupils often draw it the wrong way. Real arrows are dangerous: never aim a bow at a person. ## On Mova - [Trees and pragmatics of «arrow» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/A/arrow/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«arrow» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/arrow.html) on Mova free. - [Trees and pragmatics of «arrow» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/judaism/A/arrow/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames. - [«arrow» in the Judaism dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/judaism/w/arrow.html) on Mova free.