Archery Word Search
Free Archery word search. We picked 12 themed words — the rules, gear, and vocabulary of a sport — and laid them out on a 15×15 grid. Drag across the letters to find every word on the list.
Words to find: RECURVE, COMPOUND, LONGBOW, ARROW, QUIVER, BOWSTRING, NOCK, FLETCHING, TARGET, BULLSEYE, GOLD, SCORE.
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Archery word list, defined
- RECURVE /rɪˈkɜːrv/ · verb
- To bend or curve backward, so that something forms a reverse curve. It may be used transitively or intransitively. Related: bend back, curve, bow, arch.
- COMPOUND /ˈkɒm.paʊnd/ (noun, adjective); /kəmˈpaʊnd/ (verb) · noun, verb, adjective
- As a noun, a compound is a thing made up of two or more parts combined into a whole, especially a chemical substance formed of two or more elements. As a verb, to compound means to make a problem or situation worse, or to combine things together. Related: combination, mixture, blend, composite.
- LONGBOW /ˈlɒŋbəʊ/ (British), /ˈlɔːŋboʊ/ (US) · noun
- A large medieval bow used to shoot arrows, particularly by English and Welsh archers. The term also appears figuratively in the expression “draw the longbow,” meaning to exaggerate.
- ARROW /ˈær.oʊ/ · noun
- A thin straight stick with a pointed tip, shot from a bow as a weapon or for sport; also, a symbol (→) used to indicate direction. Related: bolt, dart, missile, projectile.
- QUIVER /ˈkwɪvə(r)/ · noun and verb
- As a noun, a quiver is a container for holding arrows. As a verb, quiver means to tremble or shake, especially with a slight, often involuntary movement. Related: arrow case, arrow holder, tremble, shake.
- BOWSTRING /ˈboʊstrɪŋ/ · noun
- The string of a bow, used to propel an arrow; also a cord resembling such a string. Related: bowcord, bowstring cord.
- NOCK /nɒk/ (US /nɑk/) · verb
- To place an arrow on a bowstring in preparation for shooting, or to fit a string into the notch of a bow. Related: fit, mount, prepare, notch.
- FLETCHING /ˈflɛtʃɪŋ/ · noun
- The patterned arrangement of feathers or plastic vanes fixed near the end of an arrow to stabilize it in flight; also, the material used for this purpose. Related: feathering, vanes, plumage.
- TARGET /ˈtɑːɡɪt/; US /ˈtɑːrɡɪt/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, a target is an object, person, place, or standard selected as the goal of an aim, effort, or action. As a verb, to target means to aim at, focus on, or deliberately select someone or something for attention, criticism, assistance, or further action. Related: goal, objective, aim, mark.
- BULLSEYE /ˈbʊlzaɪ/ · noun
- The circular centre of a target, especially in archery or darts, which scores the highest points; more broadly, the exact goal or aim of an effort. Related: centre, target, mark, dead center.
- GOLD /ɡoʊld/ (US); /ɡəʊld/ (British) · noun, verb, adjective
- Gold is a precious, naturally occurring metallic element with a distinctive yellow color, valued for its rarity and resistance to corrosion. The word also denotes this color, money or wealth, a medal or award, and something exceptionally valuable or desirable; as a verb, it means to cover or decorate with gold, and as an adjective, it describes things made of, colored like, or associated with gold. Related: bullion, precious metal, aurum, golden.
- SCORE /skɔːr/ · noun, verb
- As a noun, a score is a numerical result or assessment, a number of points achieved, or the written notation for a musical composition. As a verb, to score means to achieve points or a successful result, and it can also mean to criticize someone sharply or to compose music. Related: points, tally, result, mark.
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