An Arrow

1. A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow.
2. A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →).
3. (graph theory) A directed edge.
4. (colloquial, darts) A dart.
5. (computing) The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages.
6. (botany) The inflorescence or tassel of a mature sugar cane plant.

Synonyms

• (projectile): streal
• (in graph theory): arc, directed edge