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Diskuswurf

discus throw

noun DIS-koos-voorf Rare
Arts & Culture Sports

Usage Note

Diskuswurf is the discus throwing event in athletics. The Diskus (discus) is a heavy flat disc; athletes spin in a circle before releasing it. The thrower is a Diskuswerfer or Diskuswerferin.

Examples

"Im Diskuswurf verbesserte sie ihre persönliche Bestleistung um zwei Meter."

Natural Translation

In the discus throw she improved her personal best by two metres.

Literal Translation

In the discus-throw improved she her personal best-performance by two metres.

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