Used for penetrating chain mail armor.īolt: An arrow that is released using a crossbow.īow: A vehicle which is used to propel the arrow. This is usually designed for use in small games.īob-tailed Arrow: An arrow design in which it is bulkier at the pile margin while it is tapered towards the notch.īodkin: An arrow design of the middle ages in which the arrowhead is conical-shaped with 3 to 4 sides.
Billets will be split side by side in the same log for getting identical limb performance attributes.īlunt: An arrow without a sharpened head. Both the ends will be tapered equally.īarb: A protuberance on an arrow which makes it difficult to pull back.īarebow: The process of shooting without any bow sight or release aids.īarrelled Arrow: An arrow design in which it is heavier at the center and tapered towards both the ends.īelly: The side of the bowstring which would face the shooter at the time when bow is drawn.īillet: A short piece attached at the handle for making selfbows. This would preload the limbs upon bracing.īallista: A larger cross-bow of the middle ages that had the capacity to fire larger rocks.īanana Fletch: A feathering design which has the highest part of the arc at the center. This is the arrow before it is cut, feathered and pointed.Īrrow Shelf: This is where the arrow sits and is above the bow’s handle/grip.Īrrowsmith: This term is widely used for denoting the person who makes an arrow although originally, this was used to denote the person who makes arrowheads.Īscham: A wooden cabinet in which the bows and/or arrows are stored.īack: The surface of the bow that is facing away from the person who draws the bow.īacking: A piece of material that is placed at the bow’s back for strengthening the limbs.īackset: A bow design in which the limbs face away from the archer (backward in reflex position). The function of the arrow plate is to get the arrow chaffing during the release.Īrrow Rest: A tool on the arrow shelf that is used for holding the arrow until the release.Īrrow Shaft: A rod from which the arrow is made. This is the hitting end of an arrow.Īrrow Nock: A notch at the edge of an arrow for accepting the bowstring.Īrrow Plate: A piece of shell that is placed on the lateral side of the bow and above the handle where the arrow crosses when it is expelled from the bow. Most typically, it would be a linear, slender rod.Īrrowhead: This is generally a distinctive piece that is sealed to an arrow shaft.
Here, AMO stands for ‘Archery Manufacturers and Merchants Organization’Īrcher: Archer is an individual who is well versed in shooting by using a bow and arrow.Īrcher’s Paradox: The reaction that is being produced by the bending of an arrow as it departs from the bow.Īrchery: The method of shooting the arrows by making use of a bow.Īrm guard: A strap on the bow arm that is used for protection against the impact of the bowstring during release.Īrrows: The projectile shot using a bow. Also known as ‘anchor point’.ĪMO Length: The systematic length for gauging the bowstrings. Actionwood: A preferable choice of material used for primary arm which is made using ‘rock maple’.Īluminium: A popular choice of metal that is used in the making of modern time arrows.Īim: A focused attempt for directing the arrow towards its goal.Īnchor: A stable spot of the bowstring arm (on jaw/cheek) during the aim.
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