The sport or skill of shooting arrows at targets using a bow; practiced as both a competitive sport and historical form of hunting or warfare.
From Old French 'archerie' based on 'archer' meaning 'one who uses a bow,' from Latin 'arcus' meaning 'bow.' Medieval soldiers and hunters practiced this essential skill.
Olympic archery athletes are so precise they can hit targets the size of an apple from 70 meters away—their focus and muscle control is superhuman!
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