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Recurve
The a bow with limbs that curve smoothly forward (in reverse to its
body) to a noticeable degree, from the center to the tip of each
limb, where the bowstring rests on the belly of the limbs when
braced.
Illustration of a Recurve bow
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Longbow
A straight or nearly straight bow of five feet or longer (where the
string does not lay on the belly of the limbs).
Illustration of a Longbow
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Compound Bow
A bow that uses a system of cams, pulleys, and cables to change the
weight build-up as the bowstring is drawn.
Illustration of a Compound
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Quiver
A container to hold arrows conveniently while hunting and shooting.
The many types of quivers are referred to by where they are
attached; bow quiver, back quiver, side quiver, shoulder quiver and
ground quiver. TOP
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Finger Tab
A flat leather piece worn to protect the string fingers from the
bowstring. Some styles include a spacer that reduces pinching of the
arrow. Frequently shortened to "tab".
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Armguard
A piece of stiff material (traditionally leather) attached to the
inner side of the lower arm and wrist of the bowarm to protect it
from the bowstring when the arrow is released. Also called a bracer.
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Draw weight
The amount of pull, measured in pounds, needed to draw an arrow back
its full length. How to measure Draw
Weight. TOP
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Draw length
The length, for a given archer, from the back of the bow to the
bowstring in his fingers at full draw. How
to measure Draw Length. TOP
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3D Archery
Specifically, shooting at a three dimensional, usually life-size,
animal target used to practice bowhunting. Usually constructed out
of dense foam and colored in natural colors. TOP
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Nock point
An attachment to the center serving of a bowstring used to help mark
and maintain a consistent nocking point. The reference may be a
small bead of material, a metal crimp-on, a piece of plastic that
shrinks to fit, or additional serving. TOP
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Shelf
A carved part of the bow, in the middle or close to the middle, that
allows a place to lay to arrow before releasing. TOP
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Arrow
A straight, slender rod, usually fletched and tipped, that is the
projectile shot from a bow. Arrows are described by their thickness,
length, spine, and shaftment. There are various types of arrows
based on the shaft design, its purpose, the form of its arrowhead,
the type of fletching. Arrows can be made of wood, aluminum or
graphite composite. Traditional arrows are usually made of wood. TOP
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Selfbow
A bow consisting essentially of one piece of wood, rather than
several laminated pieces.
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Silencer
Strands of material attached to the string to stop it from
vibrating, thus eliminating string noise. Usually placed about 12
inches from where the bowstring makes contact with the bow
limb. TOP
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Traditional
Archery
The sport of archery using "traditional" equipment
(longbows, recurve bows, selfbows) and without mechanical or
technical aids (compound bow, sights, etc). TOP
