noun
arrowhead
A-roh-hehd
Arrowhead (noun) means the sharpened tip of an arrow. Example: “Archaeologists found a stone arrowhead at the dig site.”
noun
1
The sharpened tip of an arrow.
"Archaeologists found a stone arrowhead at the dig site."
2
A water plant with leaves shaped like an arrow tip.
"Arrowhead grows in shallow ponds and marshes."
How to use arrowhead
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe pointed end of an arrow — or a plant whose leaves are shaped the same way.
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Etymology
From arrow + head, describing the pointed tip.
Rhymes for arrowhead
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What does “arrowhead” mean?
The word “arrowhead” means the sharpened tip of an arrow. In plain terms, the pointed end of an arrow — or a plant whose leaves are shaped the same way.
How do you pronounce “arrowhead”?
“Arrowhead” is pronounced A-roh-hehd (/ˈæɹəʊhɛd/ in IPA).
How do you use “arrowhead” in a sentence?
Here is “arrowhead” used in a sentence: “Archaeologists found a stone arrowhead at the dig site.”
What part of speech is “arrowhead”?
“Arrowhead” is a noun.
How many meanings does “arrowhead” have?
“Arrowhead” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the sharpened tip of an arrow.
