archery
noun
ar·chery ˈär-chə-rē 
1
: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow
2
: an archer's weapons
3
: a body of archers
Example Sentences
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oregonlive, 13 July 2022 Some of these rules and regulations, as stated by Wehrley, include bow hunters informing the police department before going out each day and after returning, using legal archery equipment, carrying a valid hunter’s license and more. Alyssa Alfano, cleveland, 12 July 2022 At Avondale Park, archery competition begins at 9 a.m. and goes all day. al, 8 July 2022 Mechanically, archery is simple compared to most sports. Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022 The measure would add $1.3 billion to existing conservation funding by amending the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, a 1930s law that generates revenue through the sales of guns, ammunition and archery equipment. Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2022 Or, opt for private wilderness identification lessons or archery classes along the resort's 3.5-mile outdoor trail system. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2022 Lincoln Cyboron, Ryle – The seventh-grader finished in 16th place in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association state archery tournament with a 281 and led the Raiders to 16th place in the team standings. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 29 Apr. 2022 Bullitt Central's boys archery team has its sights set on winning a third straight KHSAA title Tuesday, but a lack of experience might knock the Cougars off their target. J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2022 See More
oregonlive, 13 July 2022 Some of these rules and regulations, as stated by Wehrley, include bow hunters informing the police department before going out each day and after returning, using legal archery equipment, carrying a valid hunter’s license and more. Alyssa Alfano, cleveland, 12 July 2022 At Avondale Park, archery competition begins at 9 a.m. and goes all day. al, 8 July 2022 Mechanically, archery is simple compared to most sports. Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2022 The measure would add $1.3 billion to existing conservation funding by amending the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, a 1930s law that generates revenue through the sales of guns, ammunition and archery equipment. Lindsey Botts, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2022 Or, opt for private wilderness identification lessons or archery classes along the resort's 3.5-mile outdoor trail system. Perri Ormont Blumberg, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2022 Lincoln Cyboron, Ryle – The seventh-grader finished in 16th place in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association state archery tournament with a 281 and led the Raiders to 16th place in the team standings. Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 29 Apr. 2022 Bullitt Central's boys archery team has its sights set on winning a third straight KHSAA title Tuesday, but a lack of experience might knock the Cougars off their target. J.l. Kirven, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
archery
noun
ar·chery ˈär-chə-rē
ˈärch-rē
: the sport or practice of shooting with bow and arrows