Bow arrows, commonly known as arrows, are a crucial component to a bow and are often used in hunting and archery. Synonyms for bow arrows may include bolt, quarrel, projectile, missile, dart, and shaft. Bolts are similar to arrows, but are typically shorter and thicker. Quarrels are shorter and have a square or diamond shape at the tip. A projectile is any object that is thrown or shot through the air, including arrows. Missiles are typically larger and more advanced weapons, but can also refer to smaller weapons like arrows. Darts are shorter than arrows and are used primarily in indoor dart games. Finally, shafts are the long, narrow part of the arrow that connects the fletching to the head.