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, for controlling [[flight]].
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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.