discus
noun/ˈdɪskəs/
/ˈdɪskəs/
- [countable] a heavy flat round object thrown in a sporting event
- She hurled the discus across the field.
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- often the discus[singular] the event or sport of throwing a discus as far as possible
- He regained his discus title after a few years.
- Her foot landed outside the discus circle and she was disqualified.
Word Originvia Latin from Greek diskos.
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