If you're practicing target archery, you'll be using a narrow, pointed arrowhead rather than a broadhead.
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Arrowhead
/ˈæɹəʊhɛd/
Synonyms for "arrowhead" (29 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (6)
Strong matches (9)
Related words (14)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: arrow, arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, barb, bolt.
- Sentence evidence is available for arrowhead, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "arrowhead".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "arrowhead"
Keep "arrowhead" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "arrowhead" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "arrowhead", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "arrowhead" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
3 entriesMore specific
4 entriesarrowhead leafarrowhead plant varietymetal arrowheadstone arrowhead
Collocations
6 entriesarrowhead bladearrowhead plantarrowhead shapearrowhead tipmetal arrowheadstone arrowhead
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesTranslations
31 translations across 26 languages.
Ancient Greek
1 entries- αἰχμή noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Bashkir
1 entries- башаҡ noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Bulgarian
1 entries- връх на стрела noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Chinese Mandarin
2 entries- 箭鏃 /箭镞 noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
- 箭頭 /箭头 noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Czech
1 entries- hrot noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Danish
1 entries- pilespids noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Finnish
2 entries- nuolenkärki noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
- nuolenpää noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
French
1 entries- fer de lance noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
German
1 entries- Pfeilspitze noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Hungarian
1 entries- nyílhegy noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Japanese
2 entries- 矢尻 noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
- 鏃 noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Navajo
2 entries- béésh astʼogii noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
- kʼaabéésh noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Norwegian Bokmål
1 entries- pilspiss noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Norwegian Nynorsk
1 entries- pilspiss noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Persian
1 entries- پیکان noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Polish
1 entries- grot noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Portuguese
1 entries- ponta de flecha noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Russian
2 entries- наконе́чник noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
- остриё noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Slovak
1 entries- hrot noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Spanish
1 entries- punta de flecha noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Sundanese
1 entries- paksi noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Swedish
1 entries- pilspets noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Tagalog
1 entries- palaso noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Unami
1 entries- sànàkw noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Vietnamese
1 entries- đầu mũi tên noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Western Apache
1 entries- besh distʼog noun (the pointed part of an arrow)
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Sir Thomas said that only an arrowhead made of pure obsidian could pierce the mighty dragon's underbelly.
Source: tatoeba (10839112)
Ivan named his dog "Arrowhead."
Source: tatoeba (11833032)
A fishing guide at the national park since the age of nine, he proudly displays one of his favorite items—a small arrowhead he found as a boy at the national park.
Source: tatoeba (12110559)
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "arrowhead"?
Closest matches include arrow, arrowhead plant, arrowhead vine, barb, bolt.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "arrowhead"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.