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athletics
[ ath-let-iks ]
/ æθˈlɛt ɪks /
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how to pronounce athletics
See athlete.
Words nearby athletics
athlete, athlete's foot, athlete's heart, athletic, athleticism, athletics, athletic shoe, athletic support, athodyd, Athol, Atholl brose
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British Dictionary definitions for athletics
athletics
/ (æθˈlɛtɪks) /
noun (functioning as plural or singular)
- track and field events
- (as modifier)an athletics meeting
sports or exercises engaged in by athletes
the theory or practice of athletic activities and training
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