Discus (noun)

1. A flat, circular plate-like object, typically made of metal or plastic, that is thrown as a competitive sport.
2. A type of ancient Greek and Roman throwing game in which a flat metal or stone disk is thrown as far as possible.

Origin:

From latin, discus, meaning "disk, quoit".

Examples:

1. The discus thrower set a new world record at the Olympics.
2. The discus is one of the oldest events in the Olympic Games.
3. The discus was thrown as a part of the pentathlon in ancient Greece.
4. The discus thrower had to aim at a target circle to get the maximum distance.
5. The discus was made of metal and weighed 2 kg.