Archer

/ˈɑːrtʃər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person who shoots with a bow and arrows.

The archer aimed carefully before releasing the arrow.

A competitor in the sport of archery.

She trained for years to become a skilled archer in the national championships.

A figure in mythology or astrology representing the sign Sagittarius.

The archer is often depicted as a centaur in various artworks.

Middle English, from Old French archer, from Latin arcarius, from arcus meaning 'bow'.

archer's bow

A bow specifically designed for archery.

to draw a bow

To pull back the string of a bow in preparation to shoot an arrow.

archery range

A designated area for practice or competition in archery.

archery

The sport or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow.

bow

A weapon used by archers to shoot arrows.

arrow

A slender projectile that is shot from a bow.

To be an archer

He's totally an archer when it comes to aiming for those targets.

Archery nerd

She's such an archery nerd; she knows all the best gear.