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Waiting line:
A line at least 5 yards behind the shooting line, archers not shooting or moving to and from the shooting line must wait behind the waiting line.

Wand shoot:
An archery contest were the target consists of either a piece of foam, wood or other suitable material (traditionally a piece of peeled willow) about 6 foot in length placed upright in the ground approx. 100 yards from the shooting line.

War bow:
A bow primarily used for use in war.

Weight:
The number of pounds of force required to pull the bowstring back 28 inches.

Whistling arrow:
An arrow with a large hollow head with openings in front and sides. When shot the air rushing through the openings make a whistling noise.