arrowy

The arrowy fish darted through the clear water.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Shaped like an arrow: "arrowy" describes something that resembles an arrow in form, typically long, slender, and pointed.
   • Swift like an arrow: "arrowy" also means moving with the speed or directness of an arrow; very fast.

Usage Examples

• (Leaves shaped like arrows.)
• (A very quick, direct look.)
• (Swift, straight movement.)

Advanced Usage

• "arrowy form": a shape that is long and pointed, like an arrow.

  • The arrowy form of the missile was designed for aerodynamics. (The missile's shape was long and pointed.)

• "arrowy speed": extreme quickness, similar to an arrow's velocity.

  • He ran with arrowy speed to catch the bus. (He ran extremely fast.)

Variants and Related Words

• Arrow (n): a thin, pointed stick shot from a bow.

  • The hunter aimed his arrow at the target. (The projectile used with a bow.)

• Arrowhead (n): the pointed tip of an arrow.

  • The archaeologist found a flint arrowhead. (The stone tip of an arrow.)

Synonyms

• Pointed: having a sharp end.
• Swift: moving at high speed.
• Rapid: happening quickly.

Related Idioms

• Straight as an arrow: perfectly straight; honest or direct.

  • The path through the forest was straight as an arrow. (Completely straight.)

• Swift as an arrow: extremely fast.

  • The cheetah is swift as an arrow when chasing prey. (Very fast.)