arrowhead

Definition

The pointed part of an arrow (the weapon).

Etymology

From Middle English arewehede, arowhede, arowheved. By surface analysis, arrow + head.

Example Sentences

• "Orion hit a rabbit once; but though sore wounded it got to the bury, and, struggling in, the arrow caught the side of the hole and was drawn out. Indeed, a nail filed sharp is not of much avail as an arrowhead; you must have it barbed, and that was a little beyond our skill."