archer
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɑɹtʃɝ// UK //ˈɑːtʃɐ// archer
n. a person who shoots with a bow and arrows. You might see them in history books or at sports competitions.
n. a person who uses a bow to shoot arrows, typically for hunting, warfare, or sport. When capitalised, it refers to the constellation Sagittarius or the associated zodiac sign.
The archer hit the center of the target.
During the medieval festival, a skilled archer demonstrated how to hit a moving target from fifty yards away.
The museum display features a bronze statue of an ancient archer, capturing the precise moment of tension before the string is released.
Usage
When used in an astronomical or astrological context, the word is usually capitalised as 'the Archer'.