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Definition of "archery" []

  • The art, sport, or skill of shooting with a bow and arrow. (noun)
  • The equipment of an archer. (noun)
  • A group of archers. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "archery" in a sentence
  • "Strength in archery is not only the muscle power required to draw a bow, but also to maintain balance and stay steady as you aim."
  • "(In real life, she has competed in archery at the Olympics.)"
  • "Anyone under the age of 50 or someone with no disability should not be able to use a crossbow in archery season."