'athletics' definitions:
Definition of 'athletics'
(from WordNet)
noun
An active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition [syn: sport, athletics]
noun
A contest between athletes [syn: athletic contest, athletic competition, athletics]
noun
Participation in sports events as an extracurricular activity
Synonyms of 'athletics'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- acrobatics,
- agonistics,
- amusement,
- association football,
- bathing,
- breather,
- calisthenics,
- diversion,
- drill,
- entertainment,
- exercise,
- exercising,
- games,
- gymnastic exercises,
- gymnastics,
- isometrics,
- natation,
- palaestra,
- pastime,
- physical education,
- physical jerks,
- practice,
- recreation,
- Rugby,
- rugger,
- setting-up exercises,
- soccer,
- sports,
- stretch,
- swimming,
- track,
- track and field,
- tumbling,
- workout,
- yoga