noun

1. A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.

2. A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →).

3. A directed edge.

Synonyms: arc, directed edge, streal

verb

1. To move swiftly and directly (like an arrow)

2. To let fly swiftly and directly

3. (of a sugar cane plant) To develop an inflorescence.