draw weight

American  

noun

1. the measured force, in foot-pounds, stored by an archery bow when fully drawn.

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Example Sentences

“All of us were struggling to feel the draw weight,” he said, referring to the speed of the ice and the force of their throws.

From Los Angeles Times

Regulated weapon certificates are required for all other shotguns, regular air weapons and crossbows with a draw weight over 1.4kg.

From BBC

Walsh said another misconception is that there is a minimum draw weight for bow hunters - there isn’t.

From Washington Times

Clark noted that while a 30-pound draw weight is sufficient, it needs to be used with a fixed-blade broadhead rather than a mechanical broadhead.

From Washington Times

Lowering that poundage, or draw weight on the bow, is accomplished by “scrapping away wood,” he said.

From Washington Times