discus
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪskəs/
Definition
A heavy, circular disc used in track and field competitions for throwing for distance.
Examples
She has been training for months to improve her technique in the discus.
The discus landed just inches outside the designated sector, resulting in a foul.
He took up the discus after realizing his strength was better suited for throwing events than sprinting.
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