noun

discus

DIS-kus/ˈdɪskəs/

A heavy disk thrown for distance in athletics.

The athlete holds a discus at one side before throwing it.

Track athlete holds heavy wood-and-metal discus at side before throwing, three-quarter standing pose, simple circular throwing ring ground mark, no crowd or text, correct hand grip and object distinct.

Etymology

Greek diskos named a disk, quoit, or platter, connecting the athletic implement with its flat, round shape. It is related to a verb meaning 'to throw,' whose deeper origin is disputed.

In context

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in this game the athlete is required to throw a discus of one to two kilograms

Rules of Discus Throw : How to throw discus? Rules and Regulations of DISCUS THROW

More examples

His discus lands just short of the distance marker.
She grips the discus with her fingers spread along its rim.
The team stores its discuses in a padded bag.

Forms

discus · discuses

Similar words

disk: Disk names any flat, round object, not specifically athletic equipment.