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
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There will be fishing competitions, outdoor gear showcases, clay shooting, and archery and mountain biking excursions.
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
The individual buried in No. 63 was laid to rest with an intriguing selection of grave goods typical of both sexes, including jewelry typically associated with females and archery equipment traditionally linked to males.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Guests can hike, bike, paddle, fish, and enjoy activities like archery and disc golf at the park.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Players and staff competed against each other in axe-throwing, clay-pigeon shooting, archery and go-karting.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Alexandria Sands, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
The individual buried in No. 63 was laid to rest with an intriguing selection of grave goods typical of both sexes, including jewelry typically associated with females and archery equipment traditionally linked to males.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Guests can hike, bike, paddle, fish, and enjoy activities like archery and disc golf at the park.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Players and staff competed against each other in axe-throwing, clay-pigeon shooting, archery and go-karting.
—Jay Harris, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Archery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archery. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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archery
noun
ar·chery
ˈärch-(ə-)rē
: the art, practice, or skill of shooting with bow and arrow
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