"fat arrow" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: fat arrows [plural]
Etymology: fat + arrow, because of its thickness compared to ->. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|fat|arrow}} fat + arrow, {{monospace|->}} -> Head templates: {{en-noun}} fat arrow (plural fat arrows)
  1. (computing) The => symbol, which has specific meanings in various programming languages. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-fat_arrow-en-noun-POd70SFG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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