Pfeil — meaning in English

English meaning

• arrow noun A thin, pointed shaft shot from a bow.
• bolt noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.

Senses

Pfeil is used for these senses in English:

• Sagitta (constellation) A small autumn constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble an arrow. It lies between the constellations of Vulpecula and Aquila.
• bolt A (usually) metal fastener consisting of a cylindrical body that is threaded, with a larger head on one end. It can be inserted into an unthreaded hole up to the head, with a nut then threaded on the other end; a heavy machine screw.

arrow — full definition

1. noun A thin, pointed shaft shot from a bow.
2. noun A symbol shaped like a shaft with a point, used to show direction.
3. verb To move quickly and directly toward something, like a shot arrow.

bolt — full definition

1. noun A metal fastener with a threaded shaft, used with a nut to hold things together.
2. noun A sliding bar used to lock a door.
3. noun A flash of lightning.
4. verb To run away suddenly, or move very fast.
5. verb To fasten something with a bolt, or to lock a door with a bolt.

Related German words