Archery Techniques

noun a military tactic where a mounted archer retreats while facing the enemy and shoots arrows in their direction

• The general ordered his troops to retreat, but not before they launched a Parthian shot at the advancing enemy.
• As they were leaving the party, they couldn't resist taking a Parthian shot at the host.
• The player made a Parthian shot at the referee after being given a red card.
• His sarcastic comment at the end of the meeting felt like a Parthian shot aimed at his colleagues.

adjective direct and straightforward, without any hesitation or evasion

adverb in a direct and straightforward manner, without any hesitation or evasion

• The detective asked the suspect point-blank if he had committed the crime.
• I told him point-blank that I wasn't interested in going out with him.
• She shot him point-blank with the water gun during the prank war.
• The CEO made it clear point-blank that there would be consequences for missing the deadline.

noun a curved part of a musical instrument, such as a violin or cello, that is used to hold the strings in place and to increase their tension

• The architect designed the building with a beautiful arco entrance.
• Let's meet at the park near the arco.
• Check out that cool arco over there!
• The arco of success is often built on hard work and dedication.