archery

[ahr-chuh-ree] / ˈɑr tʃə ri /

NOUN

weapon

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ammunition bomb cannon firearm gun knife machete machine gun missile nerve gas pistol revolver rifle shotgun sword tear gas

STRONG

arbalest arrow assegai ax axe backsword ballista banderilla barong bat baton battle-ax bayonet bazooka blackjack blade blowgun bludgeon boomerang catapult cleaver club crossbow cudgel cutlass dagger dart dirk flamethrower harpoon hatchet howitzer lance musket saber scythe slingshot spear spike stiletto switchblade

WEAK

anlace atlatl billy club bow and arrow bowie knife brass knuckles hunting knife nuclear bomb nunchaku

Example Sentences

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In addition to his passion for journalism and multimedia storytelling, Xavier has a keen interest in fashion, cooking and archery.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

The latest plans placed archery in Dignity Health Sports Park, which is already hosting the rugby tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2025

Archery GB, the national governing body for the sport of archery, said crossbows were "legitimately" used by archers shooting at targets.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2025

Dre in a lot of ways—self-taught, can play a trumpet, might qualify for the Olympics in archery, can play a piano—self-taught.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2025

I stare out at the field where a line of girls are practicing archery in their white blouses and long plaid skirts.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko

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