compound bow

Cam-levered hunting weapon

A compound bow is a modern bow that uses a system of cables and pulleys (cams) to bend the limbs.

This mechanical advantage reduces the force needed to hold the bow at full draw, allowing archers to aim longer with less fatigue.

Compound bows dominate hunting and competitive archery: He took down the elk with his compound bow.

equipment

pulley

Grooved wheel for rope

riserStair's vertical portion
limbsBody's major appendages
let-offEscape from expected punishment

peep sight · stabilizer · arrow rest · dampener · string · nock · overdraw

hunting

broadhead

Wide-bladed arrow tip

treestandElevated seat for hunters
camouflageConcealment through visual blending
stalkingStealthy, persistent pursuit

tracking · deer · elk · game · blinds · crosswind · quiver · camo · draw weight · shot placement

shooting

aim

Purpose or direction

accuracyDegree of correctness
anchor pointFixed securing location
releaseTo let go

follow-through · trajectory · bullseye · grouping · form · stance · back tension · windage · elevation · consistency

competition

tournament

Multi-round competitive event

field archeryBow shooting across varied landscapes
target archeryAiming arrows at concentric circles
scoringEarning points in competition

practice · training · athlete · ranking · qualifying · finals

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Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G