Meaning & use
archer
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A person who shoots with a bow and arrow, especially as a skilled practitioner or competitor.
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The archer drew back her bowstring and released a perfect shot into the center of the target.
Medieval English archers were famous for their skill with the longbow.
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The word also names the zodiac sign Sagittarius, often depicted as a centaur drawing a bow.
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