PE Final Archery

Question 0

Arrow rest

Answer 0

A projection on the Side of the bow on which the arrow rests.

Question 1

Anchor

Answer 1

The position at which the string hand is fixed while the archer is holding or aiming. The anchor is consistent with every shot

Question 2

Bow hand

Answer 2

The hand or arm that holds the bow

Question 3

Brace

Answer 3

To prepare for shooting by placing the bow string on the upper nock.

Question 4

Cock Feather

Answer 4

Feather at right angles to the nock, usually a different color from other feathers.

Question 5

Crest

Answer 5

Painted/taped portion of the arrow that distinguishes it from other arrows

Question 6

Draw

Answer 6

The process of bringing the string back

Question 7

Drawing hand

Answer 7

The hand which bring the string to the anchor position.

Question 8

Hen feathers

Answer 8

Two feathers on an arrow which are not at right angles to the nock

Question 9

Hold

Answer 9

To pause at full draw before the release.

Question 10

Pinch

Answer 10

To squeeze the nock of the arrow too hard.

Question 11

Point of aim

Answer 11

Point at which one should aim to hit the target.

Question 12

Quiver

Answer 12

A device for holding arrows

Question 13

Shooting line

Answer 13

The common line straddled by all archers when shooting.

Question 14

Trajectory

Answer 14

The path of the arrow in the flight

Question 15

Weight

Answer 15

The force required to draw the bow the entire length of the arrow.