C1 noun Neutral

archer

/ˈɑːrtʃər/

A person who shoots with a bow and arrows, whether for sport, hunting, or historical combat. In a broader sense, it refers to someone who demonstrates precision and focus in hitting a specific target.

Ejemplos

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The archer carefully aimed at the gold center of the target during the weekend competition.

The archer carefully aimed at the gold center of the target during the weekend competition.

2

Historical records indicate that the archer played a pivotal role in the military strategies of the Middle Ages.

Historical records indicate that the archer played a pivotal role in the military strategies of the Middle Ages.

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My cousin is a total pro archer; she never misses a shot when we go to the range.

My cousin is a total pro archer; she never misses a shot when we go to the range.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
archer
Verb
arch
Adjetivo
arched
Relacionado
archery
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Truco para recordar

Visualize an Archer standing under an Arched doorway, holding a bow that is shaped like an Arch.

Quiz rápido

The ____ adjusted his stance and drew back the bowstring with immense concentration.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: archer

Ejemplos

1

The archer carefully aimed at the gold center of the target during the weekend competition.

everyday

The archer carefully aimed at the gold center of the target during the weekend competition.

2

Historical records indicate that the archer played a pivotal role in the military strategies of the Middle Ages.

formal

Historical records indicate that the archer played a pivotal role in the military strategies of the Middle Ages.

3

My cousin is a total pro archer; she never misses a shot when we go to the range.

informal

My cousin is a total pro archer; she never misses a shot when we go to the range.

4

Archaeological findings suggest that the role of the archer was highly specialized within ancient nomadic societies.

academic

Archaeological findings suggest that the role of the archer was highly specialized within ancient nomadic societies.

5

Like a skilled archer, a project manager must maintain unwavering focus on the long-term objective despite distractions.

business

Like a skilled archer, a project manager must maintain unwavering focus on the long-term objective despite distractions.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
archer
Verb
arch
Adjetivo
arched
Relacionado
archery

Colocaciones comunes

skilled archer skilled archer
mounted archer mounted archer
competitive archer competitive archer
master archer master archer
novice archer novice archer

Frases Comunes

Sagittarius the Archer

Sagittarius the Archer

Cupid the archer

Cupid the archer

straight as an arrow

straight as an arrow

Se confunde a menudo con

archer vs archery

Archery is the sport or skill itself, whereas an archer is the person who performs it.

archer vs fletcher

An archer shoots the arrows, while a fletcher is the person who specifically makes them.

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Notas de uso

The term is neutral but can carry a literary or historical tone. In modern contexts, it almost exclusively refers to athletes participating in the Olympic sport.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'bowman' in modern contexts, but 'archer' is the standard term for the sport. Do not confuse the person (archer) with the equipment (bow).

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Truco para recordar

Visualize an Archer standing under an Arched doorway, holding a bow that is shaped like an Arch.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French 'archier', which comes from the Latin 'arcus', meaning 'bow'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one archer, two archers Often used with adjectives describing skill level (expert, amateur, seasoned)
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Contexto cultural

The archer is a recurring figure in folklore, most notably Robin Hood, and is the symbol for the ninth sign of the zodiac, Sagittarius.

Quiz rápido

The ____ adjusted his stance and drew back the bowstring with immense concentration.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: archer

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