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discus Definition

dis·cus (dis′kəs)

noun pl. dis′·cuses or dis′ci′dis′ī′

  1. a heavy disk, usually made of metal and wood, that is thrown for distance as a test of strength and skill
  2. the throwing of the discus as a field event in track and field meets

Etymology: L < Gr diskos < base of dikein, to throw, akin to deiknynai, to show, point out: see diction

discus Synonyms

discus

n.

disk, plate, quoit; see circle 1, disk.

discus Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • throw: Photo: no, he's not helping to load the dishwasher - this Ancient Greek athlete is about to throw the discus!
  • breed: Young home bred discus 15/06/06 Yes Exceptional young home bred discus fish approx 3 " to 4 " .
  • win: In the throws Garry Power won the discus for the second match in succession.

Preposition: at

  • price: Discus for sale Quality discus at lowest prices Many strains.. .

Adjective modifier

  • Quality: Discus for sale Quality discus at lowest prices Many strains.. .
  • Celtic: Show Quality Discus We offer show quality Discus from top breeder... celtic discus Quality discus at discounted prices strains i.. .
  • brown: Home Bred Brown Discus Quality juvinile brown discus, Stendker paren.. .
  • blue: Large male Blue Diamond discus Large male blue diamond discus for sale £ 50 M.. .
  • white: Rare " Brilliant snow white discus " for s. .

Modifies a noun

  • thrower: Her husband, Erik de Bruin, is a discus thrower who was banned for failing a drugs test.
  • B: She won the senior women's 100 and 200m races in 12.5 and 26.0 and also took the discus B event.
  • fish: Discus fish for sale I have home bred Discus.
  • champion: Louise Graham who, we understand, was the school discus champion in 19 something won the ladies event.
  • tank: DISCUS TANK - WANTED Looking for a growing tank for Discus size 4x.. .
  • pair: Discus breeding pairs Proven pairs of discus for sale include: Moon.. .

Noun used with modifier

  • girl: Nancy Lismore was entered into the year 7 girls discus.
  • adult: Adult Discus for Sale I have the following adult fish for sale.

Preposition: in

  • tank: The tank is bare bottom at the minute because there are 4 discus in the tank The tank also comes with full.. .
  • stock: Discus 03/02/03 Yes Excellent quality discus in stock - from 2.5 " to Breeding Pairs.

Preposition: for

  • sale: Discus going very cheap I have 5 discus for sale can go all together.. .