arrowhead

Thân thiện

An archaeologist carefully brushes dirt from an ancient arrowhead at a dig site.

Definition

1. 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.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. the pointed head or striking tip of an arrow