archery — the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑːrtʃəri/
Example Sentences
- Robin Hood was legendary for his archery skills and could split an arrow in half.
- My archery instructor told me to 'aim for the gold,' but I kept hitting the grass instead.
- Archery requires patience, precision, and the ability to ignore people saying 'Just point and shoot!'
archery
NOUN[/ˈɑːrtʃəri/]
the sport or skill of shooting arrows with a bow
She practices archery at dawn, hitting the bullseye with quiet focus.
In the heat of archery, beware of treachery.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'arcus' (bow), which passed into Old French as 'archier' (archer), and subsequently entered English. The suffix '-ery' was added to denote the skill or practice associated with archery.
Breakdown
arc- (from Latin arcus, meaning bow) + -ery (suffix denoting a skill, practice, or art form).
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“Robin Hood was legendary for his archery skills and could split an arrow in half.”
“My archery instructor told me to 'aim for the gold,' but I kept hitting the grass instead.”
“Archery requires patience, precision, and the ability to ignore people saying 'Just point and shoot!'”
“Modern archery equipment includes compound bows with advanced stabilization systems.”
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