ar·cher·y

[ahr-chuh-ree]
noun
1.
the art, practice, or skill of an archer.
2.
archers collectively, as in an army.
3.
the equipment of an archer, as bows and arrows.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English archerye < Middle French archerie, equivalent to arch(i)er archer + -ie -y3

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archery (ˈɑːtʃərɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the art or sport of shooting with bows and arrows
2.  archers or their weapons collectively

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Word Origin & History

archery
c.1400, from O.Fr. archerie, from archier (see archer).
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Example sentences
Archery is a sport enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities.
Zen archery is good because you can learn to be tranquil while you're actually
  shooting at something.
Several archery equipment manufacturers and organizations are also partners.
The decision came too late for five other hopefuls in archery, judo, rowing and
  weightlifting.
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