arrow prayer

noun

A very short prayer suitable for uttering at any time.

Meanings

nounarrow prayer (plural arrow prayers)

plural arrow prayers

  1. lifestyleA very short prayer suitable for uttering at any time.

Origin

From the idea that it can be quickly "shot" up to God.

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APA

arrow prayer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arrow%20prayer

MLA

“arrow prayer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arrow%20prayer. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “arrow prayer,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/arrow%20prayer.

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