AI & ChatGPT searches , social queriess for ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
Search references for ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS. Phrases containing ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
See searches and references containing ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS!
Search references for ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS. Phrases containing ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
See searches and references containing ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS!ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
1964 American TV series or program
The Olympic Games aired in the United States on the broadcast network ABC at various times from the 1960s to the 1980s. ABC first televised the Winter
ABC_Olympic_broadcasts
Broadcasts of the Olympic Games on CBS in the United States
2016 Summer Olympics "is not a priority of ours right now." ABC Olympic broadcasts NBC Olympic broadcasts TNT Olympic broadcasts Olympics on television
CBS_Olympic_broadcasts
American sports television broadcasts
Network Olympic broadcasts CNBC Olympic broadcasts ABC Olympic broadcasts CBS Olympic broadcasts TNT Olympic broadcasts Olympics on television Carillo was named
Olympics_on_NBC
being broadcast or have been broadcast on ABC Television's ABC TV (formerly ABC1), ABC Family (formerly ABC2, ABC Comedy and ABC TV Plus), ABC Kids (formerly
List of programs broadcast by ABC Television (Australian TV network)
List_of_programs_broadcast_by_ABC_Television_(Australian_TV_network)
International television broadcasts
IOC. Olympics on United States television ABC Olympic broadcasts CBS Olympic broadcasts NBC Olympic broadcasts TNT Olympic broadcasts Olympics on Australian
Olympics_on_television
This is a list of television programs once broadcast by the American television network ABC that have ended their runs on the network. Capitol Critters
List of programs previously broadcast by the American Broadcasting Company
List_of_programs_previously_broadcast_by_the_American_Broadcasting_Company
American television series
Television broadcasts of the National Basketball Association (NBA) games were first broadcast by American broadcast network ABC from January 3, 1965 to
NBA_on_ABC
American Olympic commentation
Winter Olympics from the 1990s onward, Button still appeared on ABC's broadcasts of the U.S. and World Figure Skating Championships until ABC removed
Olympics_on_ABC_commentators
French-American arranger and composer (1904–1991)
for the Olympic Games from its use in ABC Olympic broadcasts and NBC Olympic broadcasts of the games beginning with the 1964 Summer Olympics in Tokyo
Leo_Arnaud
Danko (performed by Julie Driscoll, Ade Edmondson and Debbie Harry) ABC Olympic broadcasts ("Bugler's Dream") - Leo Arnaud Ace of Wands ("Tarot") – Andrew
List of television theme music
List_of_television_theme_music
Main Australian public television broadcaster
ABC Television is the national television network of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), the country's public broadcaster. It is one of the
ABC Television (Australian network)
ABC_Television_(Australian_network)
Branding for sports programming on ABC
the American broadcast network ABC. Despite its name, these telecasts are generally supplemental to ESPN, and only some of these broadcasts may be simulcast
ESPN_on_ABC
Multi-sport event in Brisbane, Australia
for multiple 2032 Olympic projects". ABC News (Australia). Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. "Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games"
2032_Summer_Olympics
Postgame show for NBA on ESPN broadcasts
postgame studio show for selected NBA on ESPN broadcasts, having previously aired for NBA on TNT broadcasts from 1989 to 2025. The show has been hosted
Inside_the_NBA
marking its Olympic TV debut. This time, NBC used the Syncom 3 satellite for direct broadcasts, with the opening ceremonies being broadcast live and in
Olympics on United States television
Olympics_on_United_States_television
American journalist
anchor a telecast of the Olympic Games. She was an in-studio anchor for ABC Olympic broadcasts during the 1984 Winter Olympics, held in Sarajevo, and later
Kathleen Sullivan (journalist)
Kathleen_Sullivan_(journalist)
The 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles will televised by a number of broadcasters throughout the world. As with previous years, Olympic Broadcasting Services
List of 2028 Summer Olympics broadcasters
List_of_2028_Summer_Olympics_broadcasters
Sports programming from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
and online networks. ABC Sport is also a digital radio station and a programming block simulcast on ABC radio stations. It broadcasts mainly commentary,
ABC_Sport
American sports and news broadcasting executive (1931–2002)
produced all ten ABC Olympic broadcasts, created the primetime Monday Night Football,[citation needed] and is said to have coined ABC's famous "The thrill
Roone_Arledge
Olympic broadcasts in Canada
The broadcasts of Summer and Winter Olympic Games produced by CBC Sports are shown on CBC Television and heard on the CBC's radio networks in Canada.
CBC_Olympic_broadcasts
all ABC broadcasts being branded as ESPN broadcasts as part of ESPN on ABC. In 2008, ESPN reorganized its golf coverage, obtaining the broadcast rights
List of The Open Championship broadcasters
List_of_The_Open_Championship_broadcasters
of the highest-rated television broadcasts since December 17, 1960. Timeline of the highest rated television broadcasts The following is a list of the
List of most watched television broadcasts in the United States
List_of_most_watched_television_broadcasts_in_the_United_States
Radio division of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation
operated through the ABC Local Radio division. The ABC also broadcasts to the Asia-Pacific region with Radio Australia. The ABC was founded in 1932 to
ABC Radio (Australian network)
ABC_Radio_(Australian_network)
Series of sports broadcasts in Australia
The broadcasts of Summer and Winter Olympic Games produced by Seven Sport are televised on the Seven Network in Australia. Seven first broadcast the Olympics
Seven Network Olympic broadcasts
Seven_Network_Olympic_broadcasts
Ayatollah" for his brusque, uncompromising approach to directing broadcasts. ABC broadcast golf events for the first time in 1962 when it began televising
List of PGA Championship broadcasters
List_of_PGA_Championship_broadcasters
Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo has been televised by a number of broadcasters throughout the world. As with previous years, Olympic Broadcasting
List of 2026 Winter Olympics broadcasters
List_of_2026_Winter_Olympics_broadcasters
American sportscaster (born 1966)
for the Olympics on NBC and the host of Triple Crown races on NBC. From 1997 to 2006, Tirico served as lead announcer for the PGA Tour on ABC. From 2006
Mike_Tirico
US television program
cable partner for the CBS broadcast television network during the 1992, 1994, and 1998 Winter Olympic Games, supplementing Olympics coverage in the United
TNT_Olympic_broadcasts
Australian public television network
service broadcast by the ABC. On 8 February 2008, the channel was renamed ABC1, before being rebranded as ABC TV on 20 July 2014. As of 2024, the ABC is the
ABC TV (Australian TV channel)
ABC_TV_(Australian_TV_channel)
American television show of ice hockey games
ABC is an American presentation of National Hockey League (NHL) games produced by ESPN and televised on ABC in the United States. ABC first broadcast
NHL_on_ABC
Australian sports broadcaster (born 1953)
Corporation announced McAvaney would be joining its Paris Olympics commentary team on ABC Radio stations. In April 2025, SBS Sport announced McAvaney
Bruce_McAvaney
American sportscaster (born 1944)
Michaels would not return to either Monday Night Football broadcasts or ABC's NBA broadcasts (on which Michaels had been lead NBA play-by-play man). On
Al_Michaels
History of American sports television channel
sports broadcasts on broadcast television (the BCS's successor, the College Football Playoff and national championship, air exclusively on ESPN). ABC is the
History_of_ESPN_on_ABC
American journalist
correspondent for ABC News from 1995 to 2000 and provided news coverage for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings and other ABC News broadcasts. At ABC News, she
Lisa_Salters
Television series
ABC College Football is the de facto title used for broadcasts of NCAA college football games produced by ABC Sports and ESPN for ABC and ESPN DTC. ABC
College_Football_on_ABC
Multi-sport event in Italy
The 2026 Winter Olympics (Italian: Olimpiadi invernali del 2026), officially the XXV Olympic Winter Games and commonly known as Milano Cortina 2026, were
2026_Winter_Olympics
children-oriented telecast of Super Bowl LVIII. ABC's rights include ESPN simulcasts and alternative broadcasts on other ESPN networks. The NFL broke the traditional
List of Super Bowl broadcasters
List_of_Super_Bowl_broadcasters
National Hockey League season
brand, and the broadcaster stated that it would use it in "different ways". It was also reported that Rogers would no longer carry broadcasts on Citytv or
2026–27_NHL_season
staff, music, graphics, and broadcast rights. ESPN sports broadcasts that air on ABC now air under the branding ESPN on ABC. As ESPN has acquired more
List of ESPN sports broadcasting rights
List_of_ESPN_sports_broadcasting_rights
Sports division of NBC
subsidiary NBC Sports Group, that is responsible for sports broadcasts on its broadcast network NBC, its cable channels, and its streaming service Peacock
NBC_Sports
following is a list of most watched television broadcasts in Canada based on average viewership of the broadcasts. In recent years, the Super Bowl has frequently
List of most watched television broadcasts in Canada
List_of_most_watched_television_broadcasts_in_Canada
NHL hockey cable telecasts (2021–present)
in the TNT broadcasts. From 1992–1998, TNT served as the American cable television partner for CBS in its coverage of the Winter Olympic Games. Jiggs
NHL_on_TNT
Television station in Los Angeles
on ABC national broadcasts of select games involving the Los Angeles Dodgers and California (later Anaheim) Angels per the network's then broadcast rights
KABC-TV
US television program
was the Daytona 500. ABC showed the last half of the race, except in 1976, when it showed the first 30 laps, went to the Olympics and then came back for
NASCAR_on_ESPN
at the Summer Olympics List of FIFA World Cup songs and anthems “Bugler’s Dream” (Leo Arnaud), used as theme music for Olympics broadcasts in the US Barker
List of Olympic songs and anthems
List_of_Olympic_songs_and_anthems
2024 film by Tim Fehlbaum
Drama at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards. During the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, the ABC Sports crew presides over the coverage of the spirited and relatively
September_5_(film)
American television producer (1945–2017)
television, and also produced and directed three Olympics broadcasts (including the Munich Olympics). Ohlmeyer later moved to NBC as executive producer
Don_Ohlmeyer
American sportscaster for golf, gymnastics, and figure skating
figure skating event, Gannon served as host for ABC's figure skating coverage, teaming with former Olympic skaters Peggy Fleming and Dick Button at most
Terry_Gannon
Season of television series
twenty-fourth season of American Idol premiered on January 26, 2026, on ABC. Ryan Seacrest returned as host; Luke Bryan, Lionel Richie, and Carrie Underwood
American_Idol_season_24
Broadcast scheduling by regional time zone differences
incurs the expense and difficulty of delivering two live broadcasts. In some cases, the two broadcasts may include intentional differences as easter eggs;
Effects of time zones on North American broadcasting
Effects_of_time_zones_on_North_American_broadcasting
of Major League Baseball on ABC, the broadcast of Major League Baseball games on the ABC television network. In 1953, ABC executive Edgar J. Scherick
History of Major League Baseball on ABC
History_of_Major_League_Baseball_on_ABC
Consortium of broadcasters that aired 2010 and 2012 Olympic coverage
produce the Canadian broadcasts of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, and the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England, as
Canada's Olympic Broadcast Media Consortium
Canada's_Olympic_Broadcast_Media_Consortium
Canadian ice hockey player & broadcaster (born 1964)
is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and current broadcaster for ESPN/ABC and select Vancouver Canucks games on CBC Sports/Sportsnet. He
Ray_Ferraro
NBA basketball cable telecasts (1989–2025)
distribute footage from other TNT Sports basketball broadcasts via its properties), and broadcast rights to the league for WBD properties in Nordic Europe
NBA_on_TNT
Australian comedy duo
would host Dodging Armageddon, a daily podcast for ABC Radio with an Olympics theme, which was broadcast throughout the XXXII Olympiad’s competitions. Doyle
Roy_and_HG
Major international multi-sport event
"Why Muhammad Ali received a second Olympic gold medal in 1996". NBC Olympic broadcasts. Archived from the original on 3 July 2023. Retrieved 13 August 2022
Summer_Olympic_Games
American television executive
with the Olympics when he temporarily dropped out of Yale University to join Roone Arledge and ABC Sports as television's first-ever Olympic researcher
Dick_Ebersol
United States television sports package
Center Ice includes Canadian broadcasts, such as games broadcast on Sportsnet, as well as Hockey Night in Canada broadcasts on CBC, Sportsnet, and Citytv
NHL_Center_Ice
MLB baseball broadcast telecasts (2020–present)
National television broadcasts of Major League Baseball (MLB) games have aired on ABC in various formats. The network first aired Saturday Major League
Major_League_Baseball_on_ABC
Australia Internet television in Australia "ABC NEWS Channel and ABC Entertains move to High Definition". About the ABC. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 22 June 2025
List of digital television channels in Australia
List_of_digital_television_channels_in_Australia
American sportscaster (1924–2019)
sports divisions. He was a part of ABC's sports team at the 1988 Winter Olympic Games, the 1984 Winter and Summer Olympic Games and the 1990 Little League
Jack_Whitaker
Multi-sport event in Paris, France
at the 2024 Paris Olympics". ABC listen. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 10 November 2025. Giuffrida, Angela (28 July 2024). "Paris Olympics organisers apologise
2024_Summer_Olympics
Multi-sport event in Los Angeles, California, US
equipment required for the broadcasts. Athletes from 140 states competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics. Eighteen states made their Olympic debut: Bahrain, Bangladesh
1984_Summer_Olympics
American news anchor (1938–2005)
coverage of the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and heavy coverage of O.J. Simpson's trial, NBC's Nightly News overtook the ABC newscast for two weeks in late
Peter_Jennings
American sports commentator (born 1970)
Thursday Night Football broadcasts on NBC and NFL Network. She also worked alongside Michele Tafoya on NBC's two NFL playoff broadcasts for the 2016 season
Heather_Cox
This article lists the television broadcasts that had the most viewers within individual countries, as measured by ratings and research agencies in those
List of most-watched television broadcasts
List_of_most-watched_television_broadcasts
2018. "Fluent Broadcaster, John Charles Daly". The New York Times. November 17, 1960. p. 75. Retrieved July 13, 2008. "Daly Quits A.B.C. In Policy Battle"
List of presidents of ABC News
List_of_presidents_of_ABC_News
Television schedule for the fall of 2025
(excluding games on broadcast networks, with ABC and/or Hearst affiliates having first refusal on games broadcast by ESPN (due to ABC being owned by the
2025–26 United States network television schedule
2025–26_United_States_network_television_schedule
1987 American TV series or program
three major broadcast television networks. After the ABC Sports division was merged into ESPN Inc. by parent company Disney in 2006, broadcasts have since
College_Basketball_on_ABC
Spanish broadcasts. In New York, WCBS-AM carried the Yankees' English broadcasts with John Sterling and Suzyn Waldman announcing. This broadcast made Waldman
List of World Series broadcasters
List_of_World_Series_broadcasters
American sport journalist (1918–1995)
an American sports journalist, broadcaster, and author. He became prominent and influential during his tenure with ABC Sports from 1953 to 1985. Cosell
Howard_Cosell
Sports award
Lifetime Achievement". Sport Australia website. Retrieved 7 February 2019. "ABC's Karen Tighe receives Lifetime Achievement Award". Sport Australia. 13 February
Australian Sports Commission Media Awards
Australian_Sports_Commission_Media_Awards
American sports announcer (1928–2018)
Though best known for his college football broadcasts, Jackson announced numerous other sports for ABC throughout his career, including Major League
Keith_Jackson
Overview of boxing broadcasting by the American TV network
events of the Olympic Games as well as the Olympic trials. Jerry Quarry Chris Schenkel – ABC Sports hired Schenkel in 1965, and there he broadcast college football
Boxing_on_ABC
US television program
show broadcast by NBC. Television broadcasts of National Basketball Association (NBA) games produced by NBC Sports have aired on American broadcast network
NBA_on_NBC
Multi-sport event in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
The 1992 Summer Olympics (Spanish: Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, Catalan: Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially the Games of the XXV Olympiad
1992_Summer_Olympics
Multi-sport event in London, England
for 2012 Olympics". ABC News. Archived from the original on 25 March 2010. Retrieved 20 May 2010. ISAF (28 July 2011). "ISAF: London 2012 Olympic Games Sailing
2012_Summer_Olympics
Thanksgiving Day Parade (experimental local broadcasts in 1939, then again starting from 1945; broadcast nationally since 1953) The National Dog Show
List of programs broadcast by NBC
List_of_programs_broadcast_by_NBC
Multi-sport event in Calgary, Canada
for Olympics may be over". Ottawa Citizen. Calgary. Southam News. p. D1. Powers, John (February 22, 1987). "No gold for ABC; Network to take Olympic-sized
1988_Winter_Olympics
List of commentators on American TV coverage of ice hockey
regular season broadcasts Drew Remenda: lead color commentator (2011–2014, 2021–present) Hahn works Stanley Cup playoff games broadcasts on TNT NBC Sports
NHL_on_NBC_commentators
American football player and television sportscaster (1930–2015)
Award-winning sportscaster, known for his work on ABC's Monday Night Football, Wide World of Sports, and the Olympics. He was married to television host Kathie
Frank_Gifford
Practice of intentionally delaying a live broadcast
Commission Pixelization Radio edit NBC Olympic broadcasts § Tape delay and formatting of coverage "Revisited: 15-minute broadcast delay". 14 September 2022. Retrieved
Broadcast_delay
Philippine commercial television network
1990, ABC completed construction of its studio complex and transmitter tower in Barangay San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. Test broadcasts began
TV5_(Philippine_TV_network)
Spanish journalist and TV host
section of the ABC newspaper. He then continued in radio, working as a sports reporter, covering sporting events such as the Olympic Games of Barcelona
Antonio_Lobato
American television series
carried the broadcasts from 1987 to 2005. At the same time, ESPN began broadcasting Monday Night Football when it was dropped from sister network ABC which
NBC_Sunday_Night_Football
amounts of viewership; live sport broadcasts accounted for 44 of the 50 list of most watched television broadcasts in the United States in 2016. Among
Sports broadcasting contracts in the United States
Sports_broadcasting_contracts_in_the_United_States
Multi-sport event in Munich, West Germany
The 1972 Summer Olympics (German: Olympische Sommerspiele 1972), officially known as the Games of the XX Olympiad (German: Spiele der XX. Olympiade) and
1972_Summer_Olympics
American dancer, choreographer, actor, singer (born 1985)
gold in Olympic ice dancing". CBS News. cbsnews.com. February 17, 2014. Archived from the original on April 26, 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2016. ABC News (March
Derek_Hough
American broadcast television network
broadcast for a few hours a day on OSN News, formerly known as Orbit News in Africa and the Middle East. Sister network CNBC Europe also broadcasts occasional
NBC
The 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary were televised by a number of broadcasters throughout the world. The 1988 Winter Olympic Games coincided with a shift
List of 1988 Winter Olympics broadcasters
List_of_1988_Winter_Olympics_broadcasters
1980 Olympic ice hockey game
broke into a chorus of "God Bless America". During the broadcast wrap-up after the game, ABC Olympic sports anchor Jim McKay compared the American victory
Miracle_on_Ice
Multi-sport event in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
"Bulgarian weightlifters banned from Rio Olympics after CAS rejects appeal against ban for doping violations". abc.net.au. Reuters. 29 January 2016. Archived
2016_Summer_Olympics
American television sports journalist (1921–2008)
2006 FIFA World Cup for ABC. In 2002, ABC "loaned" McKay to NBC to serve as a special correspondent during the Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City
Jim_McKay
drama television series that premiered on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) as a mid-season replacement on March 27, 2005. The series focuses on the
List of Grey's Anatomy episodes
List_of_Grey's_Anatomy_episodes
Award ceremony for television programming of 2022
ESPN received the most nominations with 59, while NFL 360 and the XXIV Olympic Winter Games were the most nominated programs, both with 10 nominations
44th_Sports_Emmy_Awards
U.S. television series
Company (ABC) television network has nationally broadcast National Football League (NFL) games in various stints throughout its history. ABC's first stint
NFL_on_ABC
International broadcasting service of Australia
Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Australia's public broadcaster. Most programming is in English, with some in Tok Pisin. Radio Australia broadcasts on FM transmitters
Radio_Australia
Media conference and control rooms during major sporting events
South Brisbane". ABC News. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 21 June 2023. "Brisbane Council makes formal offer on IBC site for 2032 Olympics". www.insidethegames
International Broadcast Centre
International_Broadcast_Centre
Multi-sport event in Salt Lake City, Utah, US
The 2002 Winter Olympics, officially the XIX Olympic Winter Games and commonly known as Salt Lake 2002 (Arapaho: Niico'ooowu' 2002; Gosiute Shoshoni: Tit'-so-pi
2002_Winter_Olympics
Sports Highlights -- 1990s Classic Wide World of Sports on TV.com Episode list for ABC's Wide World of Sports (1961) Wide World of Sports broadcasts
List of events broadcast on Wide World of Sports (American TV program)
List_of_events_broadcast_on_Wide_World_of_Sports_(American_TV_program)
ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Swedish
Mountain of the God; From Mount Olympus; Home of the Gods; Heavenly
Female
Greek
(Ολυμπία) From the Greek place name, a feminine form of Greek Olympos ("home of the gods"), OLYMPIA means "of Olympus."Â
Girl/Female
Australian, Greek, Italian, Polish
From Mount Olympus
Female
English
Anglicized form of Hebrew Abiy, ABI means "my father." In the bible, this is the name of the mother of King Hezekiah. Compare with masculine Abi.Â
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Well-known Sahabi Abu Moosa Al-ashari
Female
French
French form of Greek Olympia, OLYMPE means "of Olympus."Â
Female
Greek
(Ολυμπία) Older spelling of Greek Olympia, OLIMPIA means "of Olympus."Â
Male
Hebrew
Pet form of Hebrew Abraham, ABI means "father of a multitude." Also spelled Avi. Compare with feminine Abi.
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Name of a Great Jurist and Pupil of Imam Abu Hanifah
Male
French
French form of German Abelard, ABÉLARD means "noble strength."
Girl/Female
French Greek
From Olympus.
Biblical
heavenly
Male
Portuguese
Portuguese name ABÃLIO means "able; proficient; skillful."
Female
Irish
Variant form of Irish Meadhbh, MÉABH means "intoxicating." In mythology, this is the name of a warrior queen of Connacht, the wife of Ailill.
Girl/Female
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh
Successful in Swimming; Olympic Swimmer
Male
English
Short form of Hebrew Abraham, ABE means "father of a multitude,"Â and other names beginning with Ab-.
Girl/Female
German, Greek
From Mount Olympus
Girl/Female
French Italian Greek
From Olympus.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Heavenly.
Female
Greek
(Ολυμπιάς) Ancient Greek name of the mother of Alexander the Great. It is a feminine form of Greek Olympos ("home of the gods"), OLYMPIAS means "of Olympus."Â
ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Happy
Boy/Male
Tamil
Coming generation of father
Girl/Female
Latin
The mythological Roman goddess of flowers. Diminutive of Florence: From 'florentius' or...
Girl/Female
Tamil
Early morning fragrance or entertaining companion or wind, Enchanting
Boy/Male
Hindu
(Son of Goddess Parvati)
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Telugu
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Arabic
Good
Boy/Male
Tamil
The Moon
Boy/Male
Italian
Light.
Girl/Female
Muslim
Virgins of paradise
ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
ABC OLYMPIC-BROADCASTS
a.
Alt. of Olympic
n.
The apparent arc described, above or below the horizon, by the sun or other celestial body. The diurnal arc is described during the daytime, the nocturnal arc during the night.
n.
A period of four years, by which the ancient Greeks reckoned time, being the interval from one celebration of the Olympic games to another, beginning with the victory of Cor/bus in the foot race, which took place in the year 776 b.c.; as, the era of the olympiads.
a.
Of or pertaining to Olympus, a mountain of Thessaly, fabled as the seat of the gods, or to Olympia, a small plain in Elis.
n.
A portion of a curved line; as, the arc of a circle or of an ellipse.
n.
An ode in honor of a victor in the Olympic games.
n.
A curvature in the shape of a circular arc or an arch; as, the colored arc (the rainbow); the arc of Hadley's quadrant.
n.
Among weavers, yarn for the warp. Hence, abb wool is wool for the abb.
n.
A supposed salt of lampic acid.
a.
Pertaining to, or produced by, a lamp; -- formerly said of a supposed acid.
n.
An arch.
v. t. & i.
Alt. of Abye
n.
Hence, a race course; especially, the Olympic course for foot races.
n.
A ferryboat. See Bac, 1.
n.
A broad, flatbottomed ferryboat, usually worked by a rope.
n.
A vat or cistern. See 1st Back.
n.
A Greek measure of length, being the chief one used for itinerary distances, also adopted by the Romans for nautical and astronomical measurements. It was equal to 600 Greek or 625 Roman feet, or 125 Roman paces, or to 606 feet 9 inches English. This was also called the Olympic stadium, as being the exact length of the foot-race course at Olympia.