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Discus Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Discus? [n] a disk used in throwing competitions [n] an athletic competition in which a disc-shaped object is thrown as far as possible Synonyms \| Synonyms for Discus: saucer Related Terms \| Find terms related to Discus: annular muscle \| annulus \| areola \| aureole \| ball \| chaplet \| circle \| circuit \| circumference \| circus \| closed circle \| corona \| coronet \| crown \| cycle \| diadem \| disk \| ejecta \| ejectamenta \| eternal return \| fairy ring \| garland \| glory \| halo \| lasso \| logical circle \| loop \| looplet \| magic circle \| missile \| noose \| O \| orbit \| projectile \| quoit \| radius \| ring \| rondelle \| round \| roundel \| saucer \| sphincter \| trajectile \| vicious circle \| wheel \| wreath See Also \| disc \| disk \| field event \| sporting goods \| sports equipment Discus In Webster's Dictionary \Dis"cus\, n.; pl. E. {Discuses}, L. {Disci}. [L. See {Disk}.] 1. (a) A quoit; a circular plate of some heavy material intended to be pitched or hurled as a trial of strength and skill. (b) The exercise with the discus. Note: This among the Greeks was one of the chief gymnastic exercises and was included in the Pentathlon (the contest of the five exercises). The chief contest was that of throwing the discus to the greatest possible distance. 2. A disk. See {Disk}.

Discus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Discus?

[n] a disk used in throwing competitions
[n] an athletic competition in which a disc-shaped object is thrown as far as possible

Synonyms | Synonyms for Discus: saucer

Discus In Webster's Dictionary

\Dis"cus\, n.; pl. E. {Discuses}, L. {Disci}. [L. See
{Disk}.]
1.
   (a) A quoit; a circular plate of some heavy material
       intended to be pitched or hurled as a trial of
       strength and skill.
   (b) The exercise with the discus.

Note: This among the Greeks was one of the chief gymnastic
      exercises and was included in the Pentathlon (the
      contest of the five exercises). The chief contest was
      that of throwing the discus to the greatest possible
      distance.

2. A disk. See {Disk}.

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