archer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who shoots a bow and arrow.

  - "The archer took aim and fired the arrow."
  - "The tournament drew many skilled archers."
  - "Archers in medieval times were highly respected."

• noun

  A person who excels at shooting a bow and arrow.

  - "The archer won the gold medal at the Olympics."
  - "He was an excellent archer, known for his precision and accuracy."

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Synonyms

bowman , crossbowman , marksman , toxophilite , toxotes

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with archer
reaper , pepper , seaper , weeper

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Variants

List of all variants of archer that leads to same result
archer , archers , Archer , William Archer , arch , archest , archness , archnesses , John A. Lejeune , John Archer Lejeune , Lejeune , Archer John Porter Martin , Martin , Alexander Archer Vandegrift , Vandegrift

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Etymology

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From Old English earcgerefa, earcgefa, meaning 'spearman' or 'boar-hunter'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded archery shot was made by Japanese archer Hideki Yamaoka, who hit a target 1,112.5 meters (1,215 yards) away.

2. Archery was one of the original Olympic sports, first appearing in the ancient Greek Olympics in 776 BC.

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Related Concepts

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1. Bow: A flexible, curved device used to launch arrows.

2. Arrow: A projectile with a sharp tip, designed to be shot from a bow.

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Culture

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In various cultures, archery has been a significant part of military training, hunting, and sports. Archers have been depicted in literature, art, and music, symbolizing courage, skill, and precision.

How to Memorize "archer"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone holding a bow and arrow, pulling back the string, and releasing the arrow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'archer' with the image of a person holding a bow and arrow, or with the concept of hunting or target shooting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Archer Are Really Cool Hunters' to remember the definition of an archer.

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