anchor point
/ˈæŋ.kɚ ˈpɔɪnt/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.01 in modern English
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
name
noun
Something that provides stability or a connection.
noun
A point on the body, such as the chin or the corner of the mouth, that an archer touches with the string hand when the bow is fully drawn, in order to maintain a consistent draw.
Example Sentences
- "David Brill was one of my anchor points in our community. Knowing that he was out on the line searching in the best tradition of investigative reporting lent a sense of security."
- "Tournament archers generally use a lower anchor point, with the string hand under the chin."
- "Low groups can come from a mis-set sight, dropping your bow arm because of fatigue, a broken serving causing your nocking point to elevate, a loose aperture or scope, or half a dozen form flaws (such as a misplaced anchor point)."
- "To this point you have been using an under-chin anchor point. You have been anchoring your string hand under your jaw bone."