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Event in track and field athletics
The discus throw (pronunciation), also known as disc throw, is a track and field event in which the participant athlete throws an oblate spheroid weight –
Discus_throw
Sculpture by Myron
The Discobolus by Myron ("discus thrower", Greek: Δισκοβόλος, Diskobólos) is an ancient Greek sculpture completed at the start of the Classical period
Discobolus
The discus throw is one of four track and field throwing events held at the Summer Olympics. The men's discus throw has been present on the Olympic athletics
Discus_throw_at_the_Olympics
Samoan and American athletics competitor
17 November 1991) is a Samoan and American athlete, competing in the discus throw. He won a bronze medal at the 2025 World Championships, becoming the
Alex_Rose_(discus_thrower)
The men's discus throw event at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris, took place between 1 and 6 September 2024 at the Stade de France. * Host nation
Athletics at the 2024 Summer Paralympics – Men's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2024_Summer_Paralympics_–_Men's_discus_throw
The women's discus throw at the 2024 Summer Olympics was held in Paris, France, on 2 and 5 August 2024. This was the 23rd time that the event is contested
Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Women's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics_–_Women's_discus_throw
American discus thrower
Anthony Washington (born January 16, 1966) is an American former discus thrower, who competed in three consecutive Summer Olympics. At the 1999 World Championships
Anthony Washington (discus thrower)
Anthony_Washington_(discus_thrower)
men's discus throw at the 2024 Summer Olympics was held in Paris, France, on 5 and 7 August 2024. At 21 years old, Mykolas Alekna set a new discus throw world
Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Men's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics_–_Men's_discus_throw
Jamaican athlete (born 1999)
field athlete who competes in the discus throw. Representing Jamaica, he broke the Olympic record in the men's discus throw event to win the gold medal at
Rojé_Stona
The men's discus throw athletics events for the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place at the Rio Olympic Stadium on 9 September. A total of five events were
Athletics at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Men's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2016_Summer_Paralympics_–_Men's_discus_throw
Croatian discus thrower (born 1990)
Sandra Elkasević (née Perković; born 21 June 1990) is a Croatian discus thrower. She is a two-time Olympic (2012 London, 2016 Rio) and world (2013, 2017)
Sandra_Elkasević
Lithuanian athletics competitor
(born 28 September 2002) is a Lithuanian athlete who specializes in the discus throw. He is the current men's world record holder of the event with 75.56
Mykolas_Alekna
British discus and hammer thrower (born 1961)
athlete, best known as a discus thrower, who was a twelve-time national champion. Weir also achieved success in hammer throw, winning Commonwealth Games
Robert_Weir_(discus_thrower)
Men's discus throw events for athletes with cerebral palsy were held at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in the Athens Olympic Stadium. Events were held in
Athletics at the 2004 Summer Paralympics – Men's discus throw F32–38
Athletics_at_the_2004_Summer_Paralympics_–_Men's_discus_throw_F32–38
Indian Paralympic athlete
Pardeep Kumar (born 15 February 1999) is an Indian para discus thrower who competes in F64 category. Born in Hisar, Kumar had been serving as a member
Pardeep Kumar (discus thrower)
Pardeep_Kumar_(discus_thrower)
Men's discus throw events for wheelchair athletes were held at the 2004 Summer Paralympics in the Athens Olympic Stadium. Events were held in eight disability
Athletics at the 2004 Summer Paralympics – Men's discus throw F51–58
Athletics_at_the_2004_Summer_Paralympics_–_Men's_discus_throw_F51–58
British Paralympic athlete
and discus throwing. He has won three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in the F32/51 club throw at the Paralympics. In Paralympic F32/51 discus he
Stephen_Miller_(club_thrower)
American Paralympic athlete (born 1975)
men's discus throw F44 event. At this event, he also set a new world record of 64.11 m. He finished in fourth place in the men's discus throw F64 event
David_Blair_(discus_thrower)
The Men's Discus Throw athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from August 31 to September 7. A total
Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2012_Summer_Paralympics_–_Men's_discus_throw
The women's discus throw at the 2025 World Athletics Championships was held at the National Stadium in Tokyo on 13 and 14 September 2025. It was won by
2025 World Athletics Championships – Women's discus throw
2025_World_Athletics_Championships_–_Women's_discus_throw
Jamaican athlete (born 1993)
Samantha Hall (born 19 April 1993) is a Jamaican discus thrower and multiple-time national champion and the gold medalist at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
Samantha Hall (discus thrower)
Samantha_Hall_(discus_thrower)
British Paralympic athlete
specialises in the discus throw. Greaves was born in Anstey, Leicestershire in 1982. Greaves won the gold medal in the F44/46 category discus throw at the 2004
Dan_Greaves_(discus_thrower)
American discus thrower (born 1995)
23, 1995) is an American track and field athlete specializing in the discus throw. She is a two time Olympic champion, having won the gold medal at the
Valarie_Sion
Australian athlete (born 1996)
an Australian athlete specialising in the discus throw. He won the bronze medal in the men's discus throw at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Denny grew up in
Matthew_Denny
Indian Paralympian track and field athlete (1984–2026)
27 October 2026) was an Indian Paralympian and javelin thrower. He primarily competed in discus, shotput and javelin at Asian Para Games in the F55 category
Neeraj_Yadav_(parathlete)
Indian para athlete
Men's discus throw F51-53. He represented India at the 2026 Asian Para Games at Aichi Nagoya, Japan, and won a silver medal in the men's discus throw F51-53
Ram Ratan Singh (discus thrower)
Ram_Ratan_Singh_(discus_thrower)
Cuban discus thrower
Alejandrina Herrera Ylarra (21 April 1928 or 1924 – 1987) was a Cuban discus thrower. She won several medals at regional level including a bronze medal at
Alejandrina_Herrera
Cuban athlete (born 1999)
Torres (born 8 December 1999) is a Cuban discus thrower. He set a 65.21 metres personal best for the discus throw in 2022. He competed at the 2022 World
Mario_Díaz_(discus_thrower)
The Women's discus throw athletics events for the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place at the London Olympic Stadium from 31 August to 8 September. A total
Athletics at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Women's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2012_Summer_Paralympics_–_Women's_discus_throw
Argentinian athletics competitor
hammer and discus thrower. He won multiple medals at regional level including two bronzes at the 1951 and 1955 Pan American Games. Discus throw – 47.75 (Buenos
Elvio_Porta_(athlete)
Scottish discus thrower
Young (c.1914 – 1983) was a Scottish athlete who specialised in the discus throw and won a silver medal at the 1938 British Empire Games. Young, a Glasgow
David_Young_(discus_thrower)
Indian hammer and discus thrower, and actor (1947–2022)
Sobti (6 December 1947 – 7 February 2022) was an Indian hammer and discus thrower, actor, politician, and soldier with Border Security Force (BSF). As
Praveen_Kumar_Sobti
Swedish discus thrower
Ståhl (born 27 August 1992) is a Swedish athlete specialising in the discus throw. He is an Olympic gold medalist (2020 Tokyo) and a three-time world champion
Daniel_Ståhl
shot put, and 100 yards. Consisted of long jump, javelin throw, 200 metres, discus throw, and 1500 metres. Sport of athletics portal Athletics at the
List of Olympic medalists in athletics (men)
List_of_Olympic_medalists_in_athletics_(men)
Jamaican athlete (born 2007)
Joseph Richard Salmon (born 22 September 2007) is a Jamaican discus thrower. He was educated at Clarendon College before transferring to Jamaica College
Joseph Salmon (discus thrower)
Joseph_Salmon_(discus_thrower)
Indian para athlete
discus throw F43/44/62/64 events. He represented India in the 2026 Asian Para Games at Aichi Nagoya, Japan, and won a gold medal in the discus throw event
Devender Kumar (discus thrower)
Devender_Kumar_(discus_thrower)
Colombian para-athlete (born 1985)
Neira (born 13 May 1985) is a Colombian para-athlete specializing in discus throw. He represented Colombia at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. Mosquera represented
Andrés Mosquera (discus thrower)
Andrés_Mosquera_(discus_thrower)
Paraguayan athlete
December 1984) is a Paraguayan athlete. She competed in the women's discus throw at the 2000 Summer Olympics. Canillas was the second ever Paraguayan
Mariana_Canillas
Combined sporting event of five contests
Ancient Olympic pentathlon, starting with the long jump, javelin throwing, and discus throwing, followed by the stadion (a short foot race) and wrestling.
Pentathlon
Cameroonian athlete (born 1997)
Atim Monie (born 4 June 1997) is a Cameroonian athlete specializing in discus throw. She is a medalist at the African Games, African Championships, and Islamic
Nora_Monie
British athlete
Commonwealth Games in Edinburgh, Scotland, where she competed in the discus throw event. "Index entry". FreeBMD. ONS. Retrieved 25 January 2026. "Profile
Barbara James (discus thrower)
Barbara_James_(discus_thrower)
Chinese discus thrower
Abdughani Turghun; born 16 June 1997) is a Chinese discus thrower. He won gold medals in the discus throw event of the 2023 Asian Athletics Championships
Abuduaini_Tuergong
Indian para-athlete (born 2006)
Indian para athlete from Haryana who competes in the men's discus throw F37 and javelin throw T37/38 events. He represented India in the 2026 Asian Para
Haney_(para-athlete)
Ancient Greek athletic contest
starting with the stadion (a short foot race), followed by the javelin throw, discus throw and long jump (the order of these three events is still unclear)
Ancient_Olympic_pentathlon
The women's discus throw competition at the 2022 Asian Games took place on 1 October 2023 at the HOC Stadium, Hangzhou. All times are China Standard Time
Athletics at the 2022 Asian Games – Women's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2022_Asian_Games_–_Women's_discus_throw
The women's discus throw event at the 2020 Summer Olympics took place on 31 July and 2 August 2021 at the Japan National Stadium, with 31 athletes competing
Athletics at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Women's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2020_Summer_Olympics_–_Women's_discus_throw
American football player (1937–2025)
was also a track star at Ohio State University, setting school records at discus and shot put in 1958. In 1957, the Buckeyes were 9–1 overall, 7–0 in the
Jim_Marshall_(defensive_end)
The women's discus throw competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, United Kingdom was held at the Olympic Stadium on 3–4 August. Each athlete
Athletics at the 2012 Summer Olympics – Women's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2012_Summer_Olympics_–_Women's_discus_throw
Swedish discus thrower (born 2000)
Caisa-Marie Lindfors (born 5 August 2000) is a Swedish discus thrower. She is a multiple-time Swedish Athletics Championships winner and has represented
Caisa-Marie_Lindfors
The Men's discus throw athletics events for the 2020 Summer Paralympics took place at the Tokyo National Stadium from August 29 to September 3, 2021. A
Athletics at the 2020 Summer Paralympics – Men's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2020_Summer_Paralympics_–_Men's_discus_throw
The women's discus throw at the 2019 World Athletics Championships was held at the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar, from 2 to 4 October 2019
2019 World Athletics Championships – Women's discus throw
2019_World_Athletics_Championships_–_Women's_discus_throw
American track & field athlete (1936–2007)
2007) was an American athlete and a four-time Olympic champion in the discus throw. He was the first athlete to win a gold medal in the same individual
Al_Oerter
Estonian track and field athlete, American football player (born 1987)
on the throwing events – discus, shot and hammer throw. Hunt started training with Aleksander Tammert, an Olympic bronze medalist in discus throw from the
Margus_Hunt
American track and field athlete
American track and field athlete who competes in the discus throw, shot put, weight throw, and hammer throw. He attends the United States Air Force Academy
Texas_Tanner
The men's discus throw at the 2025 World Athletics Championships was held at the National Stadium in Tokyo on 20 and 21 September 2025. Because of heavy
2025 World Athletics Championships – Men's discus throw
2025_World_Athletics_Championships_–_Men's_discus_throw
American track and field athlete (born 2007)
competes in the discus throw and shot put. He is the world under-20 champion and the national under-20 record holder in the discus throw. Rosselli was born
Simon_Rosselli
Israeli Paralympic track and field athlete
Games (two silver, in shot put and javelin and two bronze, in club throw and discus) and was the national champion in shot put. At the Paralympic Games
Amnon_Weiss
Club throw F32/51 Men's Discus throw F11–12 F32/51 F33–34/52 F35–36 F37–38 F42 F44 F53–54 F55–56 F57–58 Men's High jump F44/46 Men's Javelin throw F11–12
Athletics at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
Athletics_at_the_2008_Summer_Paralympics
New Zealand athlete and politician (1934–2026)
competing in the shot put and discus throw. He won a total of five medals at the Commonwealth Games including gold in the discus at the 1966 Games. Mills opened
Les_Mills
Australian discus thrower
Dani Stevens (née Samuels, born 26 May 1988) is an Australian retired discus thrower who in 2009 became the youngest ever female world champion in the event
Dani_Stevens
South African Paralympic athlete (born 2005)
who competes in discus throw and shot put events at international track and field competitions. She is a World champion in discus throw and competed at
Simoné_Kruger
Indian para athlete
women's discus throw F54 event. She represented India in the 2026 Asian Para Games at Aichi Nagoya, Japan, and won a gold medal in the discus throw event
Suvarna_Raj
Dutch athlete (born 2000)
and discus throw. Her personal best of 70.99m is the current (2026) Dutch record in the discus throw. She represented her country in the discus at the
Jorinde_van_Klinken
The Women's discus throw athletics events for the 2020 Summer Paralympics took place at the Tokyo National Stadium from August 27 to September 4, 2021
Athletics at the 2020 Summer Paralympics – Women's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2020_Summer_Paralympics_–_Women's_discus_throw
being the last of the current throwing events to feature at the Olympics after the shot put, discus throw and hammer throw. The women's event was first
Javelin_throw_at_the_Olympics
The men's discus throw at the 2026 European Athletics Championships took place over two rounds at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, United Kingdom,
2026 European Athletics Championships – Men's discus throw
2026_European_Athletics_Championships_–_Men's_discus_throw
Dutch discus thrower (born 2009)
competes in the shot put and discus throw. She won the gold medal in the shot put and the silver medal in the discus throw at the 2026 European Athletics
Emma_le_Blansch
"Men's Decathlon - Discus Throw results" (PDF). Olympics. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 8 August 2024. "Men's Decathlon - Discus Throw results summary" (PDF)
Athletics at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Men's decathlon
Athletics_at_the_2024_Summer_Olympics_–_Men's_decathlon
Indian politician and former discus thrower (born 1977)
politician and former discus thrower. A former Commonwealth Games Champion, she represented India in the women's discus throw event at the 2008 and 2012
Krishna_Poonia
German athlete (born 2003)
Steven Richter (born 5 April 2003) is a German discus thrower. The 2026 European Throwing Cup and 2025 European under-23 champion, he competed at the 2023
Steven_Richter
Indian para-athlete
November 1987) is an Indian para-athlete from Haryana. She competes in discus throw F55 category. She qualified to represent 2016 Summer Paralympics and
Karamjyoti_Dalal
Brazilian Paralympic athlete (born 1977)
15 April 1977) is a Brazilian para-athlete specializing in throwing events: discus throw and shot put. He represented Brazil at the 2024 Summer Paralympics
André_Rocha_(athlete)
Indian Paralympic athlete (born 1989)
India at the 2022 Asian Para Games and won a silver medal in the women's discus throw F54/55 event on 25 October 2023. Yadav hails from Tauru in Nuh district
Pooja_Yadav
List of world records in men's discus
The first world record in the men's discus throw was recognised by the International Association of Amateur Athletics (IAAF), now known as World Athletics
Men's discus throw world record progression
Men's_discus_throw_world_record_progression
Jamaican discus thrower
Jamaican athlete specialising in the discus throw. He became the first Jamaican to reach an Olympic men's discus final at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics. He
Chad_Wright
Indian discus thrower (born 1975)
Kumar (born 20 June 1975) is a well renowned Indian male discus thrower with his personal best throw of 64.37 metres attained in July, 2004 in Szombathely
Anil_Kumar_(discus_thrower)
The men's discus throw competition at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens was held at the Olympic Stadium on 21–23 August. It was originally planned to
Athletics at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2004_Summer_Olympics_–_Men's_discus_throw
Dutch athlete (born 2002)
personal best for the discus throw of 67.99 metres. On 12 April, she improved again to 69.17m in Ramona. In May, she won the discus throw at the SEC Championships
Alida_van_Daalen
The men's discus throw competition at the 2026 Asian Games took place on 24 September 2026 at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan. Abuduaini
Athletics at the 2026 Asian Games – Men's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2026_Asian_Games_–_Men's_discus_throw
Canadian athlete
20 July 2006) is a Canadian discus thrower and shot putter. She won the Canadian Athletics Championships in the discus throw in 2023, 2025 and 2026. In
Julia_Tunks
The women's discus throw competition at the 2026 Asian Games took place on 28 September 2026 at the Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan. Feng
Athletics at the 2026 Asian Games – Women's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_2026_Asian_Games_–_Women's_discus_throw
Dutch discus thrower and shot putter (1936–2021)
Koch (16 July 1936 – 14 September 2021) was a Dutch discus thrower and shot putter. As a discus thrower, he competed at the 1960 and 1964 Summer Olympics
Cees_Koch_(discus_thrower)
Sports where an object is thrown
throwing for distance sports are in track and field: shot put, discus, javelin, and the hammer throw. Target-based sports have two main genres: bowling and darts
Throwing_sports
British discus thrower (born 2000)
British discus thrower from Wales. A successful junior, he is the British under-18 record holder. From Pembroke Dock, Tomlinson took up discus as a junior
James Tomlinson (discus thrower)
James_Tomlinson_(discus_thrower)
The women's discus throw at the 2026 European Athletics Championships took place over two rounds at the Alexander Stadium in Birmingham, United Kingdom
2026 European Athletics Championships – Women's discus throw
2026_European_Athletics_Championships_–_Women's_discus_throw
Jamaican discus thrower (born 1982)
(born 6 October 1982) is a Jamaican discus thrower. On 6 June 2015 Morgan achieved the Jamaican record in the discus throw (68.19 meters). He won the silver
Jason_Morgan_(discus_thrower)
American athlete (born 1996)
Joseph Brown (born June 13, 1996) is an American discus thrower. He finished third in the US Olympic trials in 2024. Brown is from Mansfield, Texas, and
Joseph_Brown_(discus_thrower)
student, won two first and two second places. His first title was in the discus throw, an event originating from the Ancient Olympics, but never before held
Athletics at the 1896 Summer Olympics
Athletics_at_the_1896_Summer_Olympics
Canadian para athletics competitor (born 1999)
Zesseu (born June 27, 1999) is a Canadian para-athlete specializing in discus throw and long jump. Zesseu attended Bishop Allen Academy and then earned a
Jesse_Zesseu
"World Para Athletics Paralympic Records Men's Discus Throw". IPC. Retrieved 7 October 2025. "Men's Discus Throw - F52 medal results - Paris Paralympics 2024"
List of Paralympic records in athletics
List_of_Paralympic_records_in_athletics
Cuban discus thrower (born 1983)
Castañeda; born July 12, 1983) is a Cuban discus thrower. She won the Diamond Race in the women's discus throw of the IAAF Diamond League both in 2010 and
Yarelys_Barrios
French discus thrower
pronunciation: [melina ʁɔbɛʁ miʃɔ̃]; born 18 July 1979) is a French discus thrower. She was the silver medalist at the 2013 World Championships and 2016
Mélina_Robert-Michon
The discus throw at the World Championships in Athletics has been contested by both men and women since the inaugural edition in 1983. The competition
Discus throw at the World Athletics Championships
Discus_throw_at_the_World_Athletics_Championships
athlete who specialised in the discus throw. She once held South American records in the shot put, discus throw and javelin throw in addition to winning multiple
Odete_Domingos
College track and field team
2024. "Discus throw at the NCAA Division I Men's Outdoor Track and Field Championships". USTFCCCA. Retrieved 28 December 2024. "Hammer throw at the NCAA
Stanford Cardinal track and field
Stanford_Cardinal_track_and_field
French athlete
1983) is a French former track and field athlete who competed in the discus throw. He represented France at the 2009 World Championships in Athletics and
Bertrand_Vili
The women's discus throw at the 2024 World Athletics U20 Championships was held at the Estadio Atlético de la VIDENA in Lima, Peru on 27 and 28 August
2024 World Athletics U20 Championships – Women's discus throw
2024_World_Athletics_U20_Championships_–_Women's_discus_throw
The first world record in the women's discus throw was recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations in 1923. As of 2013, 55 world
Women's discus throw world record progression
Women's_discus_throw_world_record_progression
Algerian athlete (born 1999)
national record holder in the discus throw. From Chlef Province, he was initially a volleyball player before transitioning to discus. In June 2022, he came seventh
Oussama_Khennoussi
The women's discus throw event at the 1998 Commonwealth Games was held on 20 September in Kuala Lumpur. Results
Athletics at the 1998 Commonwealth Games – Women's discus throw
Athletics_at_the_1998_Commonwealth_Games_–_Women's_discus_throw
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DISCUS THROW
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Boy/Male
Hindu
With a discus, One with a discus, Anthor name of Vishnu and Shiva
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Possessing the Discus; Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Discus Bearer
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Lord of the Discus; Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Wheel; Circle; Discus; The Sun
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
With a Discus; Emperor
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
With a Discus
Male
English
Anglicized form of Greek Dysmas, DISMAS means "sunset." This name is not actually found in the bible but was given by Christians to the thief who was crucified beside Jesus.
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
King of the Discus
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Disus Bearer
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
With a Discus; Emperor
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from Diss in Suffolk, which gets its name from a Norman pronunciation of Middle English diche, Old English dīc ‘ditch’, ‘dike’ (see Dyke).German : habitational name from Dissen near the Teutoburg forest.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Wheel; Circle; Discus; The Sun
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Bearing a Discus; Emperor
Boy/Male
Tamil
With a discus, One with a discus, Anthor name of Vishnu and Shiva
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Discus Bearer; Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Welsh
Legendary son of Eurei.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Discus Holder
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Mythological, Sanskrit, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu
Love; Discus Holder; Lord Vishnu
Boy/Male
Australian, Hebrew
Oracle; Mouth of Brass
DISCUS THROW
DISCUS THROW
DISCUS THROW
DISCUS THROW
DISCUS THROW
DISCUS THROW
DISCUS THROW
v. t.
To dispute; to discuss.
pl.
of Discus
n.
A discus; a quoit.
n.
A circular structure either in plants or animals; as, a blood disc, a germinal disc, etc. Same as Disk.
n.
The exercise with the discus.
n.
pl. of Viscus.
pl.
of Discus
pl.
of Viscus
a.
Pertaining to, or resembling, a disk; as, discal cells.
n.
Cessation of use, practice, or exercise; inusitation; desuetude; as, the limbs lose their strength by disuse.
n.
A disk. See Disk.
v. t.
To discuss; to examine.
imp. & p. p.
of Discuss
n.
A quoit; a circular plate of some heavy material intended to be pitched or hurled as a trial of strength and skill.
a.
Adhesive or sticky, and having a ropy or glutinous consistency; viscid; glutinous; clammy; tenacious; as, a viscous juice.
n.
A thrower of the discus.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Discuss
v. t.
To provoke disgust or strong distaste in; to cause (any one) loathing, as of the stomach; to excite aversion in; to offend the moral taste of; -- often with at, with, or by.
v. t.
To discuss; to ventilate.
n.
The discus of the ancients. See Discus.
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