Archer
/ˈɑːrtʃər/
nounBeginner📊CommonPerson
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Definitions
1
A person skilled in archery.
/ˈɑːrtʃər/
nounneutralBeginner
Person
A person who shoots with a bow and arrow.
The archer won the gold medal.
💡 Simply: Someone who shoots arrows.
More Examples
2
A skilled archer can hit a target from a great distance.
How It's Used
Sports
"The archer aimed carefully before releasing the arrow."
History
"Medieval archers played a crucial role in battles."
From Old French *arcier, from arc 'bow'.
Archers were essential in warfare for centuries.
Memory tip
Think of the 'arch' in a bow and arrow.
Word Origin
LanguageOld French
Original meaning
"bowman"
Base: arch
skilled archerOlympic archerarchery competition
Common misspellings
archrarcerarchor
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