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| − | An '''arrow''' is a slender, straight, generally pointed [[missile]] or weapon made to be shot from a bow and equipped with feathers at the end of the [[shaft]] near the nock | + | An '''arrow''' is a slender, hopefully straight, generally pointed [[missile]] or weapon made to be shot from a bow and equipped with feathers (fletching) at the rear-end of the [[shaft]] near the nock for controlling [[flight]]. |
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| + | An arrow designed to be released from a [[crossbow]] is referred to as a "bolt" or "quarrel" and is shorter than the traditional arrow which could measure up to a cloth-yard long if made for the medieval [[longbow]]. | ||
An arrow can also refer to a directional image similar in appearance to an actual arrow. | An arrow can also refer to a directional image similar in appearance to an actual arrow. | ||
[[Category:Weapons]] | [[Category:Weapons]] | ||
Latest revision as of 03:40, September 29, 2016
An arrow is a slender, hopefully straight, generally pointed missile or weapon made to be shot from a bow and equipped with feathers (fletching) at the rear-end of the shaft near the nock for controlling flight.
An arrow designed to be released from a crossbow is referred to as a "bolt" or "quarrel" and is shorter than the traditional arrow which could measure up to a cloth-yard long if made for the medieval longbow.
An arrow can also refer to a directional image similar in appearance to an actual arrow.