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Discus Definition & Meaning

discus
noun
  1. an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible
  2. a disk used in throwing competitions

"Discus" in song lyrics

See how discus is used in real songs:

  • "True flam, flammin words on wax discus"
    3rd Bass — Portrait of the Artist as a Hood
  • "Bloom like habiscus, consume the wind resistance like a discus"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Virtuoso — Headswell
  • "Toss UFO's at foes like a discus"
    Army of the Pharaohs — The Torture Papers

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Frequently asked questions

What does discus mean?
an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible a disk used in throwing competitions
What part of speech is discus?
Discus is a noun.
How many definitions does discus have?
Discus has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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