Fistmele (Noun)
Meaning
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).
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The archer carefully measured the fistmele to ensure the string was at the correct distance from the bow.
- In traditional archery, the fistmele is used as a standard unit of measurement for setting the string.
- To achieve the perfect shot, the archer adjusted the string to the fistmele, feeling the familiar tension.
- The instructor taught the young archer to use the fistmele as a guide for setting the string on her bow.
- By using the fistmele, the archer was able to consistently achieve accurate shots at varying distances.