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athletic [æθˈlɛtɪk] adj
1. physically fit or strong; muscular or active 2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Athletics (Track & Field)) of, relating to, or suitable for an athlete or for athletics 3. of or relating to a person with a muscular and well-proportioned body See also somatotype athletically adv athleticism n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
athletic adjective 1. fit, strong, powerful, healthy, active, trim, strapping, robust, vigorous, energetic, muscular, sturdy, husky (informal), lusty, herculean, sinewy, brawny, able-bodied, well-proportioned He was tall, with an athletic build. fit delicate, frail, feeble, sickly, puny, weedy (informal) 2. sporting, games, sports, competitive They have been given scholarships purely on athletic ability. plural noun sports, games, races, exercises, contests, sporting events, gymnastics, track and field events, games of strength intercollegiate athletics Athletic events100 metres, 110 metres hurdles, 200 metres, 400 metres, 400 metres hurdles, 800 metres, 1500 metres, 3000 metres, 5000 metres, 10 000 metres, cross-country running, decathlon, discus, half marathon, hammer, heptathlon, high jump, javelin, long jump, marathon, orienteering, pentathlon, pole vault, relay, shot put, steeplechase, triathlon, triple jump, walking Translations athletic [æθˈletɪk] A. ADJ 1. (Sport) [club, association, event] → de atletismo B. CPD athletic sports NPL → atletismo msing athletic [æθˈlɛtɪk] adj [person, frame] → athlétique athletic adj → sportlich; (referring to athletics) build → athletisch athletic [æθˈlɛtɪk] adj (meeting) → di atletica, atletico/a; (person, muscular) → atletico/a; (sporty) → sportivo/a athletic [æθˈlɛtɪk] adj (meeting) → di atletica, atletico/a; (person, muscular) → atletico/a; (sporty) → sportivo/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Eevery Saturday night the Clover Leaf Social Club gave a hop in the hall of the Give and Take Athletic Association on the East Side. "That," replied the Wizard, "is the Royal Athletic College of Oz, which is directed by Professor H. So he at once said, "Aldermen and town councillors of the Phaeacians, we have had enough now, both of the feast, and of the minstrelsy that is its due accompaniment; let us proceed therefore to the athletic sports, so that our guest on his return home may be able to tell his friends how much we surpass all other nations as boxers, wrestlers, jumpers, and runners. |
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