The word "arrow" at first glance is quite easy to understand. This is an ancient weapon, a reduced copy of a spear with blades at the end - to improve aerodynamic properties. However, this word in modern Russian has other meanings. The etymology of this term is considered below, as well as synonyms are selected for it. To illustrate the use of the word in different meanings, examples of its use in daily speech are given.
Etymology of the word "arrow"
This term is of Old Russian origin. The word "arrow" comes from the Proto-Slavic term, which means a projectile, lightning, a gust of wind, a beam, an object directed somewhere in order to reach an object.
The root "strul" (the letter "b" later became "e" in the development of the language) is found in such words as shoot, shot. In all words, you can see the meaning of throwing an arrow somewhere.
Linguists found thatthe word "arrow" came into the Russian language from Christian culture. And to be more precise, from Hebrew. Undoubtedly, the terms from the Bible ("yara, lirot") are a transliteration of the word "arrow". That is, the concept from Hebrew is written in the letters of the Old Russian alphabet.
Lexical meaning
What is an "arrow"? This term has several meanings. Among them are the following:
- A stabbing object, a stick with a sharp tip on one side, and with several blades on the other. It is a weapon made for war.
- Symbol indicating movement in the direction of the tip (arrow).
- This is an element of some mechanism.
- Moving part of machines and structures for construction and loading (shipment).
- Constellation in the Milky Way galaxy.
- A special bar that holds a marine vessel before it is lowered into the water.
- Fast train.
In addition to direct meanings, this term is also understood in a figurative sense as an unpleasant and hurting word, expressed in a negative mood. Also, this concept is perceived in jargon as a meeting, most often it is organized by illegal groups.
This term is also understood in the meaning of speed of action. For example, rush like an arrow, that is, instantly. There are a huge number of special special meanings for the word "arrow".
Synonyms and usage examples
Here are some examples of how the term is used:
- projectile;
- beautiful;
- express.
This concept can be used in the following situations:
- The hunter fired his arrow almost inaudibly".
- Andrey showed his girlfriend the night sky. Together they were able to see the constellation, which was called the Arrow.
- The city was taken by storm. First, a cloud of arrows rained down, and then shells flew.
This article explains what an arrow is. It turned out that this term has many meanings - both direct and figurative.
