archer
Translation
archer, bowman
Examples
The skilled archer hit the bullseye.
The skilled archer hit the bullseye.
An archer needs a steady hand.
An archer needs a steady hand.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) archer a person who shoots with a bow and arrows He is a skilled archer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bowman, marksman
Etymology
From Old French 'archier', from 'arc' (bow), from Latin 'arcus'.
Memory Tips
Picture an 'archer' holding a bow shaped like an 'arch'.