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Things hurled at the Olympics
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disci
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Word definitions in WordNet
n. an athletic competition in which a disc-shaped object is thrown as far as possible a disk used in throwing competitions [syn: saucer ] [also: disci (pl)]
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Discus \Dis"cus\, n.; pl. E. Discuses , L. Disci . [L. See Disk .] A quoit; a circular plate of some heavy material intended to be pitched or hurled as a trial of strength and skill. The exercise with the discus. Note: This among the Greeks was one of the ...
Usage examples of disci.
He feared that his men would lose their sense and make a mad charge to glory instead of retiring after each short attack to r form and charge again, and so he kept encouraging them to show caution and keep their disci pline.
The city gate was closed, but a four-man guard stood watch at the small door and upon presentation of our copper disci, they allowed us through.
Leaving Gunnar and Hnefi with the gate prefect to purchase entry disci for the others, I ran over to where the guardsmen stood at their post.