archery
Translation
archery
Examples
She took up archery as a hobby.
She took up archery as a hobby.
Archery requires great focus and precision.
Archery requires great focus and precision.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) the sport of shooting arrows from a bow Archery is an Olympic sport.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bowmanship
Etymology
From Old French 'archerie', from 'archer' (bowman), ultimately from Latin 'arcus' (bow). The root 'arch' means 'bow'.
Memory Tips
Picture an 'archer' practising 'archery'. The 'arch' of the bow is the key part of the word.