archers
word · lemma: archer
Definition
People who use bows and arrows, usually in shooting sports, hunting, or historical battles.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in historical, fantasy, or sporting contexts. 'Archers' usually refers to multiple people in a group, especially in armies or competitions. Not to be confused with 'archery,' which is the sport.
Spanish: arquerosPortuguese (BR): arqueirosPortuguese (PT): arqueirosChinese (Simplified): 弓箭手Chinese (Traditional): 弓箭手Hindi: धनुर्धरArabic: الرماةBengali: ধনুকধারীরাRussian: лучникиJapanese: 弓使い - アーチャーVietnamese: cung thủKorean: 궁수Turkish: okçularUrdu: تیراندازIndonesian: pemanah
Example Sentences
The archers stood in a line and aimed at the target.
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Many archers competed in the tournament.
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The castle was defended by skilled archers.
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Back in the day, armies relied a lot on expert archers during battles.
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A group of archers put on a demonstration at the festival—pretty impressive skills!
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You don't see many professional archers these days outside of sports.
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