broad arrow

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Meaning

1. noun a metal arrowhead, comprising a tang and two barbs meeting at a point; used traditionally in heraldry, and later by the British government to mark government property and convict uniforms.
2. noun An arrow fitted with this arrowhead.

Similar words

beard bow and arrow warbow arrow bag flatbow broadsword balistraria bowstring pheon garb

Word family

broad arrows