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BEND BOW [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archery
DEF

To pull the bowstring and the arrow back and tense the bow into the anchor position as a preparation for shooting the arrow.

CONT

A right-hand archer holds the bow with the left hand and draws with the right hand; a left-hand archer holds the bow with the right hand and draws with the left hand.

Key term(s)
  • bend the bow

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tir à l'arc
DEF

Tirer la corde de l'arc et la flèche au maximum vers l'arrière jusqu'à ce qu'elles atteignent la position d'ancrage en préparation pour le décochement de la flèche.

CONT

Un archer droitier tient l'arc à la main gauche et allonge avec la main droite; un archer gaucher tient l'arc à la main droite et allonge avec la main gauche.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tiro con arco
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