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About 11.59 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.
2. noun A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g.→).
3. noun A directed edge.
4. noun A morphism.
5. noun A dart.
6. noun The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.
7. noun The inflorescence or tassel of a mature sugar cane plant.
8. verb To move swiftly and directly (like an arrow).

Similar words

pointer archer archery dart arrowhead bolt spike rope roof steering

Often followed by

in and to of keys is on indicates from

Word family

arrowed arrowing arrows