What does the cryptic crossword clue "Bowman's instrument for withdrawing arrows (5)" mean?

The definition is "arrows". The wordplay uses a reversal. STRAD (reversal="STRAD") = DARTS; definition: "arrows" The answer is DARTS.

Bowman's instrument for withdrawing arrows (5)

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