ETYM Latin See Disk.
1. A disk used in throwing competitions; SYN. saucer.
2. An athletic competition in which a disc-shaped object is thrown as far as possible. /> Circular disc thrown by athletes who rotate the body to gain momentum from within a circle 2.5 m/8 ft in diameter. The men's discus weighs 2 kg/4.4 lb and the women's 1 kg/2.2 lb. Discus throwing was a competition in ancient Greece at gymnastic contests, such as those of the Olympic Games. It is an event in the modern Olympics and athletics meetings.