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• Fistmele — Fistmele, also known as the Brace height, is an older term used in archery to describe the correct distance (about seven inches) between a bow and its string. [ [http://www.thefreedictionary.com/fistmele Fistmele] at [http://www.thefreedictionary …   Wikipedia

• fistmele —    a traditional unit of distance equal to the width of a clenched fist with the thumb extended. This is about 6.5 inches or 16.5 centimeters, making the fistmele the same as the Saxon shaftment.    The unit is used in archery, where it measures… …   Dictionary of units of measurement

• fistmele — noun A traditional unit of distance equal to the width of a clenched fist with the thumb extended (approx. 6½ inches or 16½ centimetres) …   Wiktionary

• fistmele — fist·mele …   English syllables

• fistmele — noun about seven inches; the breadth of a fist with the thumb stuck out (used especially in archery to give the correct distance of the string from the bow) • Hypernyms: ↑linear unit, ↑linear measure * * * ˈfistˌmēl noun ( s) Etymology: fist ( …   Useful english dictionary

• List of archery terms — This is a List of archery terms, including both the equipment and the practice. Aside from the wiki link associated with each word or phrase, (or a indicating the need for an article) a brief description is also included. NOTOC A*Aluminium… …   Wikipedia

• Bow shape — In archery, the shape of the bow is usually taken to be the view from the side. It is the product of the complex relationship of material stresses, designed by a bowyer. This shape, viewing the limbs, is designed to take into account the… …   Wikipedia

• Bow string — A bow string joins the two ends of the bow stave and launches the arrow. Desirable properties include light weight, strength, resistance to abrasion, and resistance to water. Mass has most effect at the center of the string; one gram of extra… …   Wikipedia

• Archery Trade Association — The Archery Trade Association, formerly known as the Archery Manufacturer and Merchant s Organization, (AMO) is a non profit trade organization for the promotion of archery and bowhunting through sale of equipment, projects in archery education,… …   Wikipedia

• high-strung — adjective being in a tense state • Syn: ↑edgy, ↑highly strung, ↑jittery, ↑jumpy, ↑nervy, ↑overstrung, ↑restive, ↑uptight • Similar to: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary