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archery
A facility or location especially devoted to target sports using arrows or other projectiles shot from tensile bows.
An archery site is a facility or location especially devoted to sports or games in which players shoot arrows or other projectiles at targets using tensile bows.
The projectile is propelled by a bow. Arrows are the usual example, while the definition also permits other bow-shot projectiles.
The site is devoted to target shooting as a sport or game. A gun shooting range is distinguished by its firearm equipment and ammunition.
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