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Archery

Of or pertaining to the skill of shooting arrows with a bow.

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draw

Sports; Archery

This means the archer is pulling the bowstring into the shooting position along with the proper anchor.

draw weight

Sports; Archery

The draw weight is the amount of force, measured in pounds or kilograms that are needed to pull or draw the bowstring back to full draw length.

end

Sports; Archery

The number of arrows, usually three, that are shot at the target before the target is approached to determine a score and retrieve the arrows.

distances

Sports; Archery

See Target Distances

deflexed

Sports; Archery

This is a description of the riser and its shape.

director of shooting

Sports; Archery

This is the title of the person who is in charge during an archery competition. He settles and rules on any disputes and questions regarding the rules.

longrod

Sports; Archery

The longrod is a 2ft (60 cm) extension off the front of the bow that helps reduce vibrations produced by the shot. Weights can also be added to the longrod, to help further reduce vibrations. Also ...

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