Archer

usgb/ˈɑːrtʃər/
noun

A person who shoots arrows from a bow.

Robin Hood was a legendary archer.
Visual representation of "archer" - A person who shoots arrows from a bow

Often appears as...

  • talented archer
  • archer competition
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Historical Usage

Understanding 'archer' can connect to historical contexts where archery was common.

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In medieval times, an archer often served in the king's army.
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Sporting Events

'Archer' can also refer to participants in modern sports competitions involving archery.

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She trained rigorously to become an Olympic archer.
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Cultural Characters

Archers appear in folklore and fiction as skilled heroes or warriors.

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The archer in the story could hit a target blindfolded.
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