arrowhead
weapon
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An arrowhead is the piercing tip of an arrow, typically wedge-shaped and made of materials like flint, stone, or metal. These tips are affixed to a shaft, which, when nocked onto a bowstring and released, propels the arrow. The bow and arrow, a weapon with prehistoric origins, has been a significant tool for hunting and warfare across various cultures for millennia. Evidence suggests arrowheads date back over 60,000 years.123
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