GLOSSARY

• Armguard: Protects the bow arm from abrasion by the string when the arrow is released.


• ArrowRest: An attachment on the bow that steadies the arrow while aiming and drawing the arrow back in preparation of shooting.


• Drawing the Bow: The action of pulling the bowstring back with an arrow nocked on the bow string.


• Finger Tab: A flat piece of leather that is worn to protect the string fingers when the arrow is released.


• Fletching: Feathers attached to an arrow which help stabilize the arrow during flight.


• Flight: A group of arrows, usually three or six, which are shot before going to the target to score and retrieve them.


• Group: (n) The pattern of arrows on the target. (v) To shoot three arrows on the target.


• Inner Ring: A ring printed on standard targets inside the ten ring, sometimes refered to as the 10x ring. It is used primarily for indoor compound scoring or can be used to break a tie.


• Limb: Part of the bow from the riser (handle) to the tip.


• Nock: (n) The attachment on the rear end of an arrow which holds it in place on the bow string. (v) To place the arrow on the string.


• Quiver: A case for holding arrows. Usually, a long leather container usually worn on a belt at the waist.


• Sight: A mechanical device placed on the bow with which the archer can aim directly at the target.


• Stabilzer: A weight mounted on a bow, usually extending some distance from the handle, used to minimize undesirable torques of the bow string upon release.