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Discus

Discus Meaning & Definition
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

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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}.

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