Arrow-shooting is a term that refers to the act of firing arrows from a bow. There are several synonyms for the word arrow-shooting, including archery, bow-hunting, marksmanship, and target shooting. Archery is a popular sport that involves shooting arrows at a target from a distance using a recurve or compound bow. Bow-hunting is the practice of hunting game animals with a bow and arrow. Marksmanship involves shooting arrows accurately at a target, often as part of a competition. Target shooting is the general term for shooting at a target with any type of weapon, including a bow and arrow. These synonyms all describe different aspects of the act of shooting arrows, but they all involve the same essential skill of accurately hitting a target with a projectile.