arrowhead
Definition
- Noun:
- The pointed head or striking tip of an arrow: A sharp, often triangular, piece of stone, metal, or another hard material that is attached to the front end of an arrow shaft. Its primary function is to pierce a target.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The archaeologist discovered a flint arrowhead at the ancient campsite.
- Modern arrowheads are typically made of steel for hunting.
- The arrowhead was firmly attached to the wooden shaft with sinew and glue.
Advanced Usage
- Metaphorical Use: Can refer to something shaped like an arrowhead.
- The leaves of the plant had a distinct arrowhead shape.
- Historical/Cultural Context: Often studied in archaeology to understand ancient technologies and cultures.
- The museum's collection includes arrowheads from various Native American tribes.
Variants and Related Words
- Arrow (n): The complete projectile weapon, consisting of a shaft, an arrowhead, and fletching (feathers or vanes).
- Projectile point (n): A more general archaeological term that includes arrowheads, spear points, and other similar artifacts.
Synonyms
- Point: The sharp end of a weapon or tool.
- Tip: The extremity or end point, especially a sharp one.
- Head: The striking or cutting part of a tool or weapon.
Related Phrases
- Arrowhead plant (n): A common name for plants in the genus, whose leaves are shaped like an arrowhead.
- Arrowhead hunting (n): The hobby or practice of searching for ancient arrowheads on the ground's surface, often in agricultural fields.
Related Idioms
(Note: There are no common idioms that use the word "arrowhead" itself. It is primarily a literal term.)
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the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow
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