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 /riːˈkɜːrv/ · verb
- To bend or curve back in the opposite direction, typically in a smooth and flowing manner. To shoot a bow with a curved or bent shape. Related: curve, bend, twist, turn.
- 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 /lɒŋbaʊ/ · noun
- A type of bow used for shooting arrows, typically made of wood and having a curved shape. Related: bow, crossbow, arbalest, gun.
- 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 /kwɪvər/ · noun, verb
- A quiver is a container for arrows, or a feeling of nervousness or excitement. To quiver is to shake or tremble, or to feel a sense of nervousness or excitement. Related: shake, tremble, quake, flutter.
- 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/ · verb
- To knock or strike something lightly, often in a playful or affectionate manner. To make a small dent or mark in something. Related: tap, strike, knock, hit.
- 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/ · noun, verb
- A person or thing that is aimed at or sought; a goal or objective. To direct something, such as a weapon or a missile, at a particular point or person. Related: aim, goal, objective, 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 /ˈɡoʊld/ · noun, verb
- A valuable yellow precious metal; a bright yellow colour. A person who wins a competition or achieves success. Related: precious metal, yellow metal, valuable metal, winner.
- SCORE /skɔː/ · noun, verb
- A number or amount of something, especially one that is measured or achieved. To obtain or achieve a certain number or amount of something. Related: mark, record, result, achievement.
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