dikage

/dɪˈkɑːʒ/ or /diˈkɑːʒ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of ancient Persian or Arabic archer’s trick shot, where an arrow is shot at a target and then the same arrow is shot back to the archer without touching the ground

“The ancient Persian warrior mastered the art of dikage, impressing his comrades with his incredible archery skills.”

Synonyms

  • oblique shot
  • parthian shot

Antonyms

  • direct shot
  • straight shot