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Cast |
The term used to describe the measured ability of a bow to project an arrow. |
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Chested Arrow |
An arrow that has the greatest cross- |
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Centre Shot |
A bow which is designed to allow the arrow to take a position central to the limbs |
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Classification |
A system of grading an archer's ability and achievements as described in the GNAS Rules of Shooting |
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Clicker |
An audible draw length indicator |
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Clout Shooting |
A form of competition derived from medieval military practice which consists of shooting 36 arrows at a flag 180 yards (Gentlemen) or 140 yards (Ladies) away. |
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Coach |
A tutor or teacher of sporting activities. |
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Cock Feather |
The feather that is at right angles to the slot in the arrow nock, often a different colour to the other fletchings (Shaft Feathers q.v.) on the arrow. |
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Composite Bow |
A bow whose limbs are made- |
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Compound Bow |
A bow with enhanced efficiency by the use of eccentric wheels or cams over which cables are attached to the string. |
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Creeping |
Allowing the arrow to move forward from full- |
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Cresting |
Bands of colour painted round the arrow for decoration or identification. |
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Crossbow
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A short bow set on a stock, the top edge of the stock being slotted to act as a guide for the bolt (arrow), it discharges the bolt by means of a trigger. |
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Deflexed |
A bow with a slight bend built in during construction for added stability during shooting |
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DFL |
Draw- |
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Dominant Eye |
The eye which is preferred by the archer for aiming, when both eyes are open |
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Draw |
To pull the bow string the full length of the arrow, ready to shoot. |
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Draw Fingers |
Normally the first three fingers of the hand, these are used in pulling the string to full draw. |
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Draw Weight |
The force measured in pounds, required to pull the bow to a full draw. |
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Drift
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The movement to one side or the other of the arrow in its flight, caused by a cross wind. |
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End
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The number of arrows used in scoring a particular target event. In most instances, an end is considered to be six arrows. |
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