discus
[dis-kuh s]
noun, plural dis·cus·es, dis·ci [dis-ahy] /ˈdɪs aɪ/.
a circular disk more than 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter and 2.2 pounds (1 kg) in weight, usually wooden with a metal rim and thicker in the center than at the edge, for throwing for distance in athletic competition.
the sport of throwing this disk for distance.
Origin of discus
1650–60; < Latin < Greek dískos a quoit, discus, disk, derivative of diskeîn to throw
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Related Words for discus
plate, platter, disc, shell, dish, circle, sabot, quoit, flan, saucer, discoidExamples from the Web for discus
Contemporary Examples of discus
So far as I know, no one has ever done this to an Olympic discus thrower.
Jeremy Hunt has introduced a new sport to the Games, to go with the discus, shot put, javelin.
Historical Examples of discus
They were taught to box, to wrestle, to throw the discus, and to hurl the spear.
Introductory American HistoryHenry Eldridge Bourne
And we'll discus it in the presence of nobody, if ye, please.
The Skin Game (Fourth Series Plays)John Galsworthy
Like throwing the discus, it calls for strength, speed and courage.
CampingAlexandra G. Lockwine
Burly Drake cast the discus one hundred and thirty-four feet.
Bert Wilson, Marathon WinnerJ. W. Duffield
The throwers of the discus and the hammer were naturally at some disadvantage.
Bert Wilson, Marathon WinnerJ. W. Duffield
discus
noun plural discuses or disci (ˈdɪskaɪ)
Word Origin for discus
C17: from Latin, from Greek diskos from dikein to throw
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discus
[dĭs′kəs]
n. pl. dis•ci (dĭs′kī′, dĭs′ī′)
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