'athlete' definitions:
Definition of 'athlete'
(from WordNet)
noun
A person trained to compete in sports [syn: athlete, jock]
Synonyms of 'athlete'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- amateur athlete,
- archer,
- ballplayer,
- baseballer,
- baseman,
- batter,
- battery,
- blocking back,
- bowman,
- catcher,
- center,
- coach,
- competitor,
- cricketer,
- defensive lineman,
- end,
- footballer,
- games-player,
- gamester,
- guard,
- infielder,
- jock,
- jumper,
- lineman,
- offensive lineman,
- outfield,
- outfielder,
- player,
- poloist,
- professional athlete,
- pugilist,
- quarterback,
- racer,
- skater,
- sport,
- sportsman,
- tackle,
- tailback,
- toxophilite,
- wingback,
- wrestler