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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These include — but are not limited to — archery, running, cycling, coin collecting, gardening, botany, woodworking, beekeeping, syruping, golf, and tae kwon do.
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
But after arts and crafts, archery, and a swim in the pool, sitting down and opening it was like exposing the Treasure of the Sierra Madre: There, lying in state, was a ham sandwich.
—Robert Klose, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
The massive property also has plenty of things to do for the whole family, including yoga and spa treatments, hiking, fishing, and archery.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
The 47th Central Florida Scottish Highland Games lands at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs this weekend with pipers, dancing, animals, artisan craft vendors, axe throwing, archery, a medieval camp, children’s activities, food and drinks, Highland athletics and more.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
But after arts and crafts, archery, and a swim in the pool, sitting down and opening it was like exposing the Treasure of the Sierra Madre: There, lying in state, was a ham sandwich.
—Robert Klose, Christian Science Monitor, 1 May 2025
The massive property also has plenty of things to do for the whole family, including yoga and spa treatments, hiking, fishing, and archery.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2025
The 47th Central Florida Scottish Highland Games lands at Central Winds Park in Winter Springs this weekend with pipers, dancing, animals, artisan craft vendors, axe throwing, archery, a medieval camp, children’s activities, food and drinks, Highland athletics and more.
—Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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“Archery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/archery. Accessed 24 May. 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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