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- This is an article about the projectile; see Arrow (disambiguation) for other meanings.
An arrow is a pointed projectile that is shot with a bow. It predates history and is common to most cultures.
An arrow consists of a long and thin shaft made formerly of wood and now also from aluminum or carbon fiber matrix. It is pointed or armed with an arrowhead at one end and with a notch in the other. Arrowheads fit hunting and military purpose better than a mere point, which is mostly useful for target-shooting. Near the notch end are vanes which keep the arrow pointed in the direction of travel. There are often three vanes but many fletchings have four or even more. They were originally made from feathers but are now often made of plastic.
To shoot an arrow with a conventional (long) bow, first adjust your stance. If holding the bow in the left hand, stand so the left shoulder is towards the target. Hold the bow parallel to the ground (flat) and rest the shaft of the arrow on the body of the bow. Place the the arrow so that the bowstring is in the notch at the back of the arrow. This is called nocking the arrow. If the arrow has an odd number of vanes, the arrow should be oriented so that a single vane is pointed up. Draw back the arrow with two fingers, one on either side of the arrow shaft. The arrow should be pointed towards the ground and the bow kept horizontal while drawing the bow. Then raise the bow up and take aim at the target. The hand holding the bowstring should rest lightly against the side of the face. The wrist of the hand holding the bow should be bent outward so that the bowstring doesn't scrape the inside of the wrist or catch on a wrist-guard when released. Now release the arrow. Right eye dominant people hold the bow with their left hand, have their left side facing the target, sight along the arrow (towards the target) with their right eye, and handle the arrow and string with their right hand.
Arrows are often used as a pointing symbol.
See also
de:Pfeil (Geschoss)
ja:矢
simple:Arrow
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