bow and arrow

• Arma tradicional composta por um arco de material flexível e por flechas, usada para caça, guerra ou esporte. Também se refere à prática esportiva de atirar com arco.

A traditional weapon consisting of a curved piece of flexible material (the bow) and a long, thin projectile (the arrow), used for hunting or sport shooting.

1. Weapon for shootingA2formal

   A weapon consisting of a curved piece of flexible material (the bow) and a long, thin projectile (the arrow), used for hunting or sport.

   Arco e flecha

   • He learned to use a bow and arrow at summer camp.
   • The hunter carried a bow and arrow into the forest.
   • Archery competitions require a bow and arrow.

2. Historical weaponB1formal

   A traditional ranged weapon used historically in warfare and hunting.

   Arma histórica

   • Ancient warriors relied on the bow and arrow for battle.
   • The bow and arrow was a revolutionary invention in human history.
   • Tribes used the bow and arrow for survival.