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ar·row·head  (r-hd)
n.
1. The pointed striking tip of an arrow, typically a knapped, wedge-shaped stone or a fitted metal cap.
2. Something, such as a directional mark on a sign or drawing, having the shape of an arrowhead.
3.
a. Any of various aquatic or wetland perennial plants of the genus Sagittaria, having arrowhead-shaped leaves and panicles of white, unisexual flowers.
b. The edible tubers of the Eurasian species S. sagittifolia or of the North American species S. latifolia.

arrowhead
Noun
the pointed tip of an arrow
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.arrowheadarrowhead - the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow
arrow - a projectile with a straight thin shaft and an arrowhead on one end and stabilizing vanes on the other; intended to be shot from a bow
barb - a subsidiary point facing opposite from the main point that makes an arrowhead or spear hard to remove
point - sharp end; "he stuck the point of the knife into a tree"; "he broke the point of his pencil"
tip, peak, point - a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"


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