Archery
34 entries in the Archery compendium.
ArcheryArchery is the skill of using a bow to shoot arrows.Archer's paradoxArrow paradox: arrow points at target but must clear the bow.ArrowA fin-stabilized projectile launched by a bow.Arrow poisonArrow poisons have been used for millennia in hunting and warfare worldwide.ArrowheadThe sharpened tip of an arrow, key to its function and history.BarebowA recurve-like bow without sight, stabilizer, or clicker.Bow drawTechnique of pulling the bowstring to store energy for shooting an arrow.BowfishingArchery-based fishing relying on marksmanship rather than bait.BowstringA cord joining bow ends to launch arrows.Bullseye (target)The center of a target, rewarding the highest score or esteem.Camel archerCamels provided height and resilience in desert archery combat.Clout archeryArchers shoot at a distant flag, scoring by proximity.Combat archeryA team sport combining archery, dodgeball, and paintball with foam-tipped arrows.Crossbow boltA short, heavy dart fired from a crossbow.Dry fireDry firing is weapons training without launching a projectile.Field archeryOutdoor archery at varied, often unmarked distances in woodland terrain.Finger tabA leather or synthetic patch protecting archers' fingers from the bowstring.FletchingAerodynamic fins stabilize arrows, bolts, darts, and javelins in flight.Glossary of archery termsA reference compendium defining archery equipment, practice, and organizations.3D archery3D archery uses foam animal targets on rugged outdoor trails.BowhuntingBowhunting is the practice of hunting game animals by archery.Instinctive shooting (archery)Aiming without sights, relying on the brain's spatial analysis.Mounted archeryShooting arrows from horseback, a defining skill of Eurasian nomads.PyeonjeonA short Korean arrow fired from a bamboo guide for speed and range.QuiverA container for holding arrows or bolts.Release aidA mechanical device for precise bowstring release in archery.Shooting targetObjects used for aiming practice in shooting and archery sports.Stabiliser (archery)Weights mounted on a bow to reduce movement and improve precision.Stone wrist-guardEarly Bronze Age stone objects, possibly whetstones or status symbols.Target archeryThe most popular form of archery, governed by World Archery.Target panicA psychological condition affecting archers' accuracy and confidence.Thumb ringA protective ring for the thumb, used in archery and as jewelry.Traditional bowA wood-riser bow category for instinctive shooting in 3D and field archery.World Archery RankingsPoints-based ranking system for international competitive archery.
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