Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun discus

2 senses of discus

Sense 1
discus -- (an athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible)
       => field event -- (a competition that takes place on a field rather than on a running track)

Sense 2
discus, saucer -- (a disk used in throwing competitions)
       => disk, disc -- (a flat circular plate)
       => sports equipment -- (equipment needed to participate in a particular sport)