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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In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of prophecy and oracles, music, song and poetry, archery, healing, plague and disease and more.
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Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
Nowadays, the recurve is often the bow of choice for recreational archery.
—Rona Berg, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Samick Sage archery recurve bow: $149.99 (Amazon) Archery is a hobby that’s easy to start.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
In Greek mythology, Apollo was the god of prophecy and oracles, music, song and poetry, archery, healing, plague and disease and more.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Archery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archery. Accessed 3 Mar. 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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