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Glossary of Archery Terms

Wand
A wooden stick two inches wide, standing upright in the ground. Six feet in height. Used as a mark at which to shoot.
Weight:
The weight in grains of an arrow. See also Drawing Weight.

Whip Ended
A bow which has limbs that are too weak at the tips.

Windage
The adjustment of the bow sight or the pin on the bow sight to allow for the wind deflecting the arrow.

Windlass
A medieval device to pull the bowstring back on a crossbow.

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