Archery

/ˈɑːr.tʃər.i/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

He has been practicing archery for years and competes in national tournaments.

A competitive sport that involves shooting arrows at a target.

The Olympic Games feature archery events that attract athletes from around the world.

The art or practice of using a bow to shoot arrows.

Archery was an important skill for hunters in ancient times.

From Middle English 'archerie', from Old French 'arquerie', from 'arquer' meaning to arch or bend.

bullseye:

Hitting the exact center of the target.

draw a bow:

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

aim true:

To focus carefully on the target to ensure a successful shot.

Taking a shot

He took a shot at the target like a pro archer.

Bowman

He's a real bowman, always hitting bullseyes.