Discus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪs.kəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Discus is a noun meaning A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.
Meaning
A round plate-like object that is thrown for sport.
More Meanings
- (uncountable, athletics) The athletics event of discus throw.
- (plural: discus) A discus fish (genus Symphysodon)
- (rare, dated) A chakram.
Example Sentences
The main body of the Amazon River is too fast, too deep, and too silt laden for discus.
And Chris Martin took a silver medal in the discus on the opening day in the Bird's Nest, […]
He Robert Garrett] won even though he hadn't ever touched a real discus until just before the event was held.
And Narayana instantly cut off with his discus the well-adorned head of the Danava who was drinking the Amrita without permission.
Word Forms
- discuses
Synonyms for discus
Depending on context, synonyms include quoit, saucer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include saucer, throwing, thrower, throw, sion, quoit.
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