- discuses
- dis·cus || 'dɪskəs n. round metal disc which is thrown in athletic competitions
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
discuses
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Discuses — Discus 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:… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Disci — Discus 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:… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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