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discus n

Discus means a heavy disk thrown for distance as a track-and-field event. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of discus

  • a heavy disk thrown for distance as a track-and-field event

Usage examples of discus

The athlete spun once and released the discus across the field.

A regulation discus is heavier in the middle and built for distance throws.

She practiced discus after school to improve her track-and-field score.

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