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English > 2 senses of the word discus:
NOUNeventdiscusan athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
artifactdiscus, saucera disk used in throwing competitions
discus > pronunciation
Soundsdih'skahs
Rhymesabacus ... zealous: 1131 rhymes with ahs...
English > discus: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningAn athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible.
Broaderfield eventA competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track
English > discus: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA disk used in throwing competitions.
Synonymsaucer
Broaderdisk, discA flat circular plate
sports equipmentequipment needed to participate in a particular sport