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archery

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːr.tʃər.i]

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Learn how to use archery in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(noun) the sport or activity of shooting arrows with a bow. It’s like playing a game where you aim and try to hit a target far away.

Example

She won a gold medal in archery at the Olympics.

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He didn’t enjoy archery because he found it too difficult.

Example

Have you ever tried archery at a summer camp?

Context: “history”

(noun) the practice of using a bow and arrows for hunting or fighting in the past. Long ago, people used archery to catch food or defend themselves.

Example

In ancient times, archery was very important for survival.

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Today, archery is not used much for hunting like it was in the past.

Example

What famous battles involved archery as a weapon?

How to pronounce archery

Pronunciation: [ˈɑːr.tʃər.i]

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