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(discipline) – A competitive archery discipline in which allowed bow accessories are severely limited. For example, in World Archery competitions, sights, draw check devices, and stabilizers are banned; arrow rests are allowed with restrictions on size and placement; and vibration dampeners and weights are allowed if directly attached to the bow.
Archery, or the study of archery. trachelology [254] The study of the neck and related injuries and disease. transitology: The study of the process of change from one political regime to another. traumatology (medicine) The study of wounds and injuries (traumas) caused by accidents or violence to a person, and the surgical therapy and repair of ...
This list exists in order to provide a more comprehensive resource of terms that goes beyond the utility that the archery category can readily provide. Not only does it allow for faster research of related words, but in addition some terms, for example Yew, would not rightly merit a place in the category due to their far more general use, however they are familiar to those involved in archery ...
Archery societies were set up across the country, each with its own strict entry criteria and outlandish costumes. Recreational archery soon became extravagant social and ceremonial events for the nobility, complete with flags, music and 21-gun salutes for the competitors. The clubs were "the drawing rooms of the great country houses placed ...
Archery is the art, sport, practice or skill of using a bow to shoot arrows. Archery may also refer to: Archery, Georgia, an unincorporated community, United States;
French-language specialized dictionaries (synonyms, etymologies, etc.). A specialized dictionary is a dictionary that covers a relatively restricted set of phenomena. The definitive book on the subject (Cowie 2009) includes chapters on some of the dictionaries included below: synonyms; pronunciations; names (place names and personal names)
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Field archery is any archery discipline that involves shooting at outdoor targets of varying and often unmarked distance, typically in woodland and rough terrain.. Being a traditional field sport as well as a widely recognized competitive sport in its own right, field archery can be used to improve the techniques and fitness required for bowhunting in a realistic wilderness setting.