Associations to the word «Athletics»

Pictures for the word «Athletics»

Wiktionary

ATHLETICS, noun. Physical activities such as sports and games requiring stamina, fitness and skill.
ATHLETICS, noun. A group of sporting activities which includes track and field, road running, cross country running and racewalking.
ATHLETICS, proper noun. (baseball) The team The Oakland Athletics, previously Kansas City Athletics and Philadelphia Athletics.
ATHLETICS, proper noun. (US) (sports) Nickname for many athletic teams whose full name includes "Athletics".

Dictionary definition

ATHLETICS, noun. An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition.
ATHLETICS, noun. A contest between athletes.
ATHLETICS, noun. Participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity.

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