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1throwing the discus — throwing the flat metal disc, hurling the discus (in Sports one of the events of track and field competitions) …
2Discus throw — Discus redirects here. For other uses, see Discus (disambiguation). Modern copy of the Diskophoros, attributed to Alkamenes The discus throw (   …
3Discus (disambiguation) — Discus, disk in Latin, may refer to: Discus (band), a progressive rock band from Indonesia Discus (comics), a fictional character from the Marvel Comics Universe and enemy of Luke Cage Discus (fish), a freshwater fish popular with aquarium… …
4Discus Awards — logo Awarded for Honoring the All Around Student Country USA First awarded 2009 Pres …
5Discus — Dis cus, n.; pl. E. {Discuses}, L. {Disci}. [L. See {Disk}.] 1. (a) A quoit; a circular plate of some heavy material intended to be pitched or hurled as a trial of strength and skill. (b) The exercise with the discus. [1913 Webster] Note: This… …
6discus — [dis′kəs] n. pl. discuses or disci [dis′ī΄] [L < Gr diskos < base of dikein, to throw, akin to deiknynai, to show, point out: see DICTION] 1. a heavy disk, usually made of metal and wood, that is thrown for distance as a test of strength… …
7discus throw — discus throw, a sports event in which the discus is thrown for distance …
8Discus (fish) — For other uses, see Discus (disambiguation). Symphysodon Symphysodon aequifasciatus Scientific classification Kingdom …
9discus throw — Track and field sport of hurling for distance a disk shaped object known as a discus. The discus is 8.6 in. (219 mm) in diameter and is thicker in the centre than at the perimeter; it must weigh at least 4.4 lbs (2 kg) for men s events, 2.2 lbs… …
10Discus Launch Glider — A Discus Launch Glider (DLG) is a radio controlled model sailplane launched using a discus launch in which the glider is held by a wingtip and rotated around the flyer by hand before release. Using this method of launching the average flier can… …
