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Archery and Shooting

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1.
mounted archery
Noun

the practice of shooting arrows from horseback

Mounted archery requires skillful coordination between the rider and the horse.

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target archery
Noun

the sport of shooting arrows at a stationary target

Target archery requires steady aim and precise control.

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field archery
Noun

a form of archery where targets are placed at varying distances in natural settings

Field archery competitions often include different shooting positions.

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3D archery
Noun

a type of archery where participants shoot at three-dimensional targets resembling animals

The woods provide an ideal setting for 3D archery courses.

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clout archery
Noun

a form of archery where archers shoot arrows at a flag-marked target on the ground from a long distance

The clout archery competition attracted skilled archers from around the world.

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flight archery
Noun

a discipline of archery focused on shooting arrows for maximum distance

In flight archery competitions, participants aim to shoot arrows the farthest.

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run archery
Noun

a sport combining distance running and archery shooting

Run archery events often take place in natural settings like forests or fields.

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para archery
Noun

the sport of archery adapted for individuals with physical disabilities

She excels in para archery despite her challenges.

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draw
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draw
Verb

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

He drew a cute cat on the paper for his little sister.

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release
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re
lease
Verb

to let someone leave a place in which they have been confined or stuck

The zoo decided to release the rehabilitated animals back into the wild.

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aim
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aim
Verb

to direct or guide something such as a weapon at a person or thing

The archer carefully aimed the arrow at the bullseye.

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anchor point
Noun

(archery) a consistent spot where an archer draws and holds the bowstring

Ensure your anchor point is consistent to maintain accuracy.

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shooting line
Noun

the designated area from which archers shoot their arrows in target archery

The archers lined up along the shooting line, ready to take their shots.

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target shooting
Noun

the sport or activity of shooting firearms at specified targets for accuracy and precision

Target shooting requires focus, control, and steady hands.

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skeet shooting
Noun

a shooting sport where participants shoot clay targets that are launched into the air from two fixed stations on either side of a central shooting position

He practiced skeet shooting to improve his aim and timing.

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trap shooting
Noun

a shooting sport where participants shoot at clay targets launched into the air

Tomorrow, we're heading to the range for some trap shooting.

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bullseye shooting
Noun

a type of shooting sport that involves hitting a small target with a gun or bow

Aim at the center for bullseye shooting.

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Paralympic shooting
Noun

the competitive shooting sports adapted for athletes with physical disabilities

His remarkable accuracy in Paralympic shooting earned him a gold medal.

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hunt
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hunt
Verb

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

In some cultures, people still hunt for their food using traditional methods.

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kyu
do
Noun

a Japanese martial art of archery that focuses on traditional form and spiritual development

Learning kyudo involves mastering breathing techniques.

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