Explore 16 English words about archery and shooting with pronunciation, definitions and example sentences.
the practice of shooting arrows from horseback
"Mounted archery shoots arrows from horseback."
"Mounted archery shoots arrows from horseback and riders shoot at targets while galloping at full speed."
the sport of shooting arrows at a stationary target
"Target archery shoots at stationary targets."
"Target archery shoots at stationary round targets from a set distance on a flat field."
a form of archery where targets are placed at varying distances in natural settings
"Field archery shoots at targets of varying distances."
"Field archery shoots at targets of varying distances in a wooded or hilly outdoor course."
a type of archery where participants shoot at three-dimensional targets resembling animals
"3D archery shoots at foam animal targets."
"3D archery shoots at foam animal targets placed in natural settings to simulate hunting conditions."
a form of archery where archers shoot arrows at a flag-marked target on the ground from a long distance
"Clout archery shoots at a flag on the ground."
"Clout archery shoots at a flag on the ground and archers try to land arrows as close to the flag as possible."
a discipline of archery focused on shooting arrows for maximum distance
"Flight archery maximizes distance."
"Flight archery maximizes distance and archers use specialized lightweight arrows and bows designed for extreme range."
a sport combining distance running and archery shooting
"Run archery shoots while running."
"Run archery shoots while running and competitors must hit targets along a short sprinting course."
the sport of archery adapted for individuals with physical disabilities
"Para archery uses assistive devices."
"Para archery uses assistive devices and classification allows athletes with physical impairments to compete fairly."
(archery) a consistent spot where an archer draws and holds the bowstring
"The anchor point is under the chin."
"The anchor point is under the chin and the archer's hand touches the same spot on his face each time."
the designated area from which archers shoot their arrows in target archery
"Archers stand behind the shooting line."
"Archers stand behind the shooting line and step forward only when it is their turn to shoot."
the sport or activity of shooting firearms at specified targets for accuracy and precision
"Target shooting uses paper targets."
"Target shooting uses paper targets and competitors aim for the highest scoring center rings."
a shooting sport where participants shoot clay targets that are launched into the air from two fixed stations on either side of a central shooting position
"Skeet shooting uses two houses."
"Skeet shooting uses two houses and targets cross in the center from high and low positions."
a shooting sport where participants shoot at clay targets launched into the air
"Trap shooting launches single targets away."
"Trap shooting launches single targets away from the shooter and the targets travel at unpredictable angles."
a type of shooting sport that involves hitting a small target with a gun or bow
"Bullseye shooting scores the center ring highest."
"Bullseye shooting scores the center ring highest and the shooter aims for the smallest possible area."
the competitive shooting sports adapted for athletes with physical disabilities
"Paralympic shooting allows seated or standing positions."
"Paralympic shooting allows seated or standing positions and athletes use adaptive equipment to aim and fire."
a Japanese martial art of archery that focuses on traditional form and spiritual development
"Kyudo is Japanese archery."
"Kyudo is Japanese archery and emphasizes form and spirituality rather than just hitting the target."
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