Definition

A pointed tip of an arrow, often made of stone or metal, that is designed to pierce targets.

Example

The hunter carefully attached a new arrowhead to his arrow before going out to hunt.

Conversation

Did you see that arrowhead I found at the lake yesterday?

Yeah, it looked really cool!

I think it might be from a native plant or something.

That makes sense; I heard they grow in wetlands.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Arrowhead is formed from "arrow" (from Old English "earh", meaning a projectile weapon) and "head" (from Old English "heafod", meaning the top or front part). The word "arrowhead" refers to the pointed tip of an arrow, which is the front part of the projectile weapon.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'pointed tip' of an 'arrow' — the 'head' is the front part that helps it fly straight.

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