About The Word Discus
Learn about the word Discus to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Discus definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Discus
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}.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Robed ‐ dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination;…
- Maxillary ‐ of or relating to the…
- Sea chub ‐ schooling fishes mostly of Indian and western Pacific oceans;…
- Harmonious ‐ existing together in harmony; "harmonious family relationships"…
- Hospitably ‐ in a hospitable manner; "she was received hospitably by her new…
- Supervisory program ‐ a program that controls the execution of…
- Ouranopithecus ‐ a genus of…
- Xerophyte ‐ plant adapted for life with a limited supply of water; compare…
- Negatively ‐ in a negative way; "he was negatively inclined" [adv] in a harmful…
- Loved ‐ held dear; "his loved companion of…