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Archery

Sport of shooting arrows at a target.

bow shooting arrow shooting

Archery is a sport involving shooting arrows at a target. It combines physical skill, precision, and mental focus. Modern archery encompasses various forms including target archery (precise aiming at fixed distances), field archery (shooting at varying distances and terrain), and 3D archery (targets resembling animals).

Etymology

Archery comes from the Old French 'arcerie' and ultimately from the Latin 'arcus', meaning bow.

Explain Like I’m 5

Archery is a sport where people use bows and arrows to try and hit targets, like in movies but for real!

Fun Facts

Archery was used for hunting before it became a sport
Some bows can shoot arrows over 200 feet
Archery is featured in the Olympic Games

FAQ

What is archery? A sport involving shooting arrows at a target
What equipment is used? Bows and arrows
Where did archery originate? Ancient civilizations like Egypt and China

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

sport recreation

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

target archery field archery 3D archery

Meronyms — Parts or Components

bow arrow target

Indexes

physical activity skill sport sporting activity

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