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Archery - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Archery is the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow. It is used for hunting, competition, and recreation, requiring precision, focus, and control.

archery

/ˈɑːrtʃəri/ /ˈɑːtʃəri/

Definition:

The sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow.

Synonyms:

bowmanship, toxophily, target shooting

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

disarmament, surrender

Common Collocations:

archery competition, archery range, archery equipment, archery club

Derivatives:

archer, archer's

Usage Tips:

Use "archery" to refer to the sport or practice of shooting arrows with a bow.

Common Phrases:

hit the bullseye, straight as an arrow, draw the bow

Etymology:

Derived from Old French "archerie," from Latin "arcus" meaning "bow."

Examples:

  • 1. She enjoys practicing archery every weekend.
  • 2. The Olympic Games include archery as a competitive sport.
  • 3. He won a gold medal in archery last year.
  • 4. Archery requires focus and precision to hit the target.

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