/ˈɑːrˌtʃəri/ OR /ˈɑːrki/ OR /ˈɑːrki/ (UK), /ˈɑrˌtʃɛri/ (US)

Definitions

1. noun

the practice or skill of shooting arrows from a bow, especially as a sport.

“She took up archery as a hobby and soon became quite skilled.”

2. noun

a shoot or bud, especially one that is developing into a branch or twig.

“The archery of the plant was still tender and easily damaged.”

3. noun

a curved or bent part of something, especially a structure or a building.

“The archery of the bridge was designed to withstand heavy traffic.”

4. verb

to shoot arrows from a bow, especially as a sport.

“They will be archery in the Olympic Games next year.”

5. verb

to develop or grow into a branch or twig.

“The plant will archery into a beautiful tree if given proper care.”