Archery: meaning, definitions and examples

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archery

 

[ หˆษ‘หrtสƒษ™ri ]

Noun
Hobbies
Context #1 | Noun

sport

Archery is the practice or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. It is a traditional sport that requires precision, focus, and technique.

Synonyms

bow and arrow shooting, bowmanship

Examples of usage

  • Her passion for archery led her to compete in national tournaments.
  • The archery team trained diligently for the upcoming competition.
Context #2 | Noun

history

Archery has been used for hunting and combat since ancient times. It played a crucial role in many cultures and civilizations throughout history.

Synonyms

arrow shooting, bow shooting

Examples of usage

  • The use of archery in warfare dates back to the Stone Age.
  • Archery was a common skill among medieval knights.

Translations

Translations of the word "archery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tiro com arco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅ€เคฐเค‚เคฆเคพเคœเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช BogenschieรŸen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ panahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ั–ะปัŒะฑะฐ ะท ะปัƒะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚ucznictwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒผใƒใ‚งใƒชใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tir ร  l'arc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tiro con arco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท okรงuluk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–‘๊ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ุงูŠุฉ ุงู„ุณู‡ุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lukostล™elba

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lukostreฤพba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฐ„็ฎญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lokostrelstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bogfimi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐะดะฐา› ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒกแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ— แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oxatma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tiro con arco

Etymology

The practice of archery dates back thousands of years, with evidence of its use found in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, China, and Greece. In medieval Europe, archery was an important skill for both hunting and warfare, with the English longbow becoming a symbol of national pride. Archery continues to be a popular sport and recreational activity around the world, with modern equipment and techniques enhancing the traditional practice.

See also: arch, arched, arching, architect, parch.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,834, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.