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Meaning of archery
The sport or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow.
Etymology of archery
The word "archery" comes from the Old French "archerie", which is derived from the Latin "arcus", meaning bow, and the suffix "-ery", indicating a place or activity.
The term has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the skill or practice of shooting with a bow and arrow.
Synonyms
marksmanship
shooting
bowmanship
toxophily
target practice
shooting sports
bow and arrow
archerism
marksmanship sports
precision shooting
competitive shooting
recreational shooting
hunting
bowhunting
crossbow shooting
target archery
field archery
3D archery
traditional archery
instinctive archery
Olympic archery
compound archery
recurve archery
longbow archery
flatbow archery
horseback archery
kyudo
gungdo
yumi
daikyu.
Definitions
- The sport or activity of shooting with a bow and arrow, typically at a target.
- The skill or technique of using a bow and arrow, especially in hunting or combat.
- A test of skill in shooting with a bow and arrow, especially as a competitive sport.
Usage Examples
- The archery team practiced their aim and technique before the big competition.
- She took up archery as a hobby and quickly became proficient in the sport.
- The medieval knight was skilled in archery and used his bow and arrow to defend the kingdom.
Antonyms
gunnery
firearms
shooting with guns
marksmanship with firearms
pistol shooting
rifle shooting
shotgun shooting
firearms training
gun safety
knife throwing
sword fighting
hand-to-hand combat
wrestling
boxing
fencing
martial arts.