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An arrow is a projectile consisting of a shaft with a pointed tip, fletching for flight stability, and a nock for attachment to a bowstring, designed to be shot from a bow at a target or game. Arrows have been important throughout history for hunting and warfare, and remain relevant today in sport archery and traditional practices.
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17 sectionsContents
- History
- Size
- Components
- Shaft
- Spine
- GPI rating
- Footed arrows
- Barreled arrow shafts
- Arrowhead
- Fletchings
- Wraps
- Nocks
- Finishes and cresting
- Symbolism
- See also
- Notes
- External links
300px|thumb|Traditional target arrow (top) and replica medieval arrow (bottom) thumb|Modern arrow with plastic fletchings and nock
An arrow is a fin-stabilized projectile launched by a bow. A typical arrow usually consists of a long, stiff, straight shaft with a weighty (and usually sharp and pointed) arrowhead attached to the front end, multiple fin-like stabilizers called fletchings mounted near the rear, and a slot at the rear end called a nock for engaging the bowstring. A container or bag carrying additional arrows for convenient reloading is called a quiver.