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/ˈæroʊ/ · ar-row

A projectile weapon that is shot from a bow.

Meanings

nounformal

A projectile weapon that is shot from a bow.

ایک ایسا ہتھیار جو کمان سے چلایا جاتا ہے۔

تیر

teer

Synonyms

projectilemissiledartپیکانگُدازناہتھیار

Antonyms

shielddefenseprotectionڈھالمدافعتحفظ

Common Collocations

  • poisoned arrow
  • bow and arrow
  • target arrow

Example Sentences

The archer released the arrow with great precision.

کماندار نے تیر کو بڑی مہارت کے ساتھ چھوڑا۔

Kamandar ne teer ko bari maharat ke sath chhoda.

He aimed the arrow at the target.

اس نے تیر کو ہدف کی طرف نشانہ بنایا۔

Us ne teer ko hadaf ki taraf nishana banaya.

The arrow flew swiftly through the air.

تیر ہوا میں تیزی سے پرواز کر گیا۔

Teer hawa mein tezi se parwaz kar gaya.

Easily Confused With

spear:An arrow is shot from a bow, whereas a spear is thrown by hand.

Word Family

archery
nounکمانداری
archer
nounکماندار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an arrow flying straight and hitting its target.

Picture a bow being drawn back with a glowing arrow ready to be released.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

تیر کو چلے تو تنہائیاں بھی کئی سنوں میں چلے جائیں گی

Teer ko chale to tanhaiyan bhi kai sunon mein chale jaengi

When the arrow is shot, even the silences will travel across many years.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

تیر نشانے پر لگتا ہے

Teer nishanay par lagta hai

The arrow hits the target.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "arwe" — a projectile weapon

First known use: 1st century

The word has its roots in Old English and has been used to describe a sharpened projectile used in warfare and hunting for centuries.