h₂erkʷ-

“to bend, to form an arrow/bow”

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arrow/bow

PIE root meaning to bend or form an arrow or bow. Source of Latin arcus, English "arrow," and words for curved weapons.

bʰerh₂-“to bore, to pierce, to well up”bʰewgʰ-“to bend (a bow)”bʰeyd-“to split, to cleave (blade)”h₂egʷs-ih₂“axe, chopping tool”h₂enh₁-dʰ-“to strike on (an anvil)”h₂eyos“metal, copper/bronze”h₂melh₂-“to crush, to grind (with a hammer)”keg-“to catch, to hook”