Arrowhead Meaning
/ˈæɹəʊhɛd/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe pointed part of an arrow (the weapon).
nounThe pointed part of an arrow (the symbol).
Sentence Examples
Ivan named his dog "Arrowhead."
The archaeologist discovered a prehistoric flint arrowhead near the river bank.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The sharp ____ of the arrow was chipped after hitting the rock.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The archaeologist found an ancient stone ____ during the local dig.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English arewehede, arowhede, arowheved. By surface analysis, arrow + head.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Orion hit a rabbit once; but though sore wounded it got to the bury, and, struggling in, the arrow caught the side of the hole and was drawn out. Indeed, a nail filed sharp is not of much avail as an arrowhead; you must have it barbed, and that was a little beyond our skill."
— 1879, R[ichard] J[efferies], chapter II, in The Amateur Poacher, London: Smith, Elder, & Co., […], →OCLC:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The sharp ____ of the arrow was chipped after hitting the rock.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The archaeologist found an ancient stone ____ during the local dig.