arrow vs sword

arrow

noun
  • A projectile consisting of a shaft, a point and a tail with stabilizing fins that is shot from a bow. 

  • A directed edge. 

  • A dart. 

  • The inflorescence or tassel of a mature sugar cane plant. 

  • A sign or symbol used to indicate a direction (e.g. →). 

  • The -> symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages. 

verb
  • To move swiftly and directly (like an arrow). 

  • To let fly swiftly and directly. 

  • To develop an inflorescence. 

  • To navigate using the arrow keys. 

sword

noun
  • The weapon, often used as a heraldic charge. 

  • A suit in the minor arcana in tarot. 

  • A card of this suit. 

  • A long-bladed weapon device with a grip- a hilt (a pommel and cross guard), which is designed to cut, stab, slash and/or hack. 

  • One of the end bars by which the lay of a hand loom is suspended. 

verb
  • To stab or cut with a sword 

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